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The effects of a 'Brief Behavioural Activation' Programme on Treatment Adherence for Chronic Pain Management.

Not Applicable
Conditions
Chronic Pain
Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour
Registration Number
ACTRN12612000387820
Lead Sponsor
Murdoch University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Participants must be over 18 years of age, speak and understand English fluently, agree to have Brief Behavioural Activation Programme sessions audio recorded for assessment of treatment integrity, have a diagnosis of chronic pain, have been given individually specialised treatment instructions from medical practitioners ( e.g. medication, physiotherapy, psychology appointments, exercise; treatment adherence will vary between participants), be willing to communicate treatment instructions, not be receiving standardised treatment from other health professionals regarding treatment adherence and do not have any other diagnosed medical conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

Under 18 years of age. Do not speak or understand english fluently. Do not agree to have sessions audio taped for treatment integrity. Do not have a diagnosis of Chronic Pain. Do not have treatment instructions. Are receiving a standardised treatment for treatment adherence.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Frequency and duration of increases in activities engaged (including treatment adherence). This is assessed through obtaining information on a patient 24 hour daily diary.[Baseline, during treatment (weekly), end of treatment and 3 month follow-up]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) scores[Baseline, during treatment (weekly), end of treatment and 3 month follow-up]
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