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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
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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

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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 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

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Johns Hopkins UniversityOTHER
2,339 Previous Clinical Trials
14,881,591 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
300 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.Lead Sponsor
90 Previous Clinical Trials
24,820 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Cerebral Palsy
300 Patients Enrolled for Cerebral Palsy
Eric Chin, M.DPrincipal InvestigatorKennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University
~27 spots leftby Oct 2026