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Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Cerebral Palsy

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Eric Chin, M.D

Research Sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosis of cerebral palsy

At least 18 years of age

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to see if talking therapy can help adults with cerebral palsy manage their pain and improve their daily functioning.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with cerebral palsy who experience chronic pain. Participants should be interested in learning new ways to manage their pain through therapy and education.

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy, along with pain education, can help change how people think about their pain and reduce the impact it has on their lives.

What are the potential side effects?

Cognitive behavioral therapy and pain education are generally safe. Some may feel temporary discomfort discussing painful experiences or changing long-held thought patterns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Pain Catastrophizing

Secondary study objectives

Anxiety/Mood symptoms

Global Impressions of Change

Pain Intensity

+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Education-CBTExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

The Education-CBT group will receive pain education (a pain education booklet in addition to usual medical care) followed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP; the primary intervention-a 12-week group therapy course).

Group II: CBT-EducationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

The CBT-Education group will receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP; the primary intervention-a 12-week group therapy course) followed by pain education (a pain education booklet in addition to usual medical care).

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain

2019

N/A

~350

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met