Evaluating the effectiveness of an internet-delivered cognitive behavioural pain course

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: 1. Pain 2. Depression 3. Anxiety; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN15509834
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Regina

Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34592026/ (added 19/10/2021) 2018 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1080/24740527.2018.1442675 (added 16/02/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-01-19
• Study Completion: 2020-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 27 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 293

Inclusion Criteria

1. Resident of Saskatchewan
2. Aged 18 years or older
3. Currently experiencing pain for at least the past 3 months
4. Has had pain assessed by a physician or specialist within last 3 months
5. Experiencing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety
6. Has access to a computer and the Internet
7. Has an interest in the Pain Course

Exclusion Criteria

1. Not a resident of Saskatchewan
2. Less than 18 years of age
3. Has no regular access to a computer, Internet, and use of printer
4. Is unwilling to have their physician, a medical clinic, or an emergency hospital be notified of their participation in the program
5. High current risk of suicide or attempt in past year
6. Past or present diagnosis of schizophrenia or psychotic disorder
7. Alcohol or drug problem that requires primary treatment
8. Hospitalization for mental health problem in past year
9. Does not complete online or telephone screening
10. Does not consent to treatment or complete pre-treatment questionnaires

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Depressive symptoms are measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 Item (PHQ-9) at baseline, immediately following completion of the program (8 weeks), and 3 months<br> 2. Symptoms of generalized anxiety are measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder -7 Item (GAD-7) at baseline, immediately following completion of the program (8 weeks), and 3 months<br> 3. Disability associated with chronic pain is measured using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) at baseline, immediately following completion of the program (8 weeks), and 3 months<br>