An evaluation of an online pain management programme

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Chronic pain; Signs and Symptoms

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11752770
• Lead Sponsor: My Pain Ltd

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-09-16
• Last Update Posted: 7 September 2020
• Study Completion: 2022-06-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Over 18 years of age
2. Diagnosed with a chronic pain condition for at least 6 months
3. If medicated for anxiety or depression, on a stable dose of medication as defined by no change in medication dose for 1 month or more
4. Full capacity to consent
5. Has regular access to the Internet and a smartphone / tablet / computer
6. Prepared and comfortable to regularly interface with a treatment modality primarily delivered through online methods including mobile devices
7. Able to understand the contents and participate in the language of the programme (English only)

Exclusion Criteria

1. People with an unstable mental health condition as determined by assessing clinician or GP
2. People with severe symptoms of depression >20 on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) or suicidal/self-harming thoughts experienced more than half the days in the previous 2 weeks
3. People who already score highly on self-efficacy; 50 or more on the Pain Self Efficacy Scale (PSEQ; see outcomes section)
4. People with chronic headache, autoimmune diseases, malignant cancer pain, and facial pain
5. Participating in any psychological therapy for any condition at the point of recruitment
6. Previously accessed cognitive behavioural pain management

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified