Brief Online Intervention for Chronic Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Pain
• Interventions: Other: Self-compassion writing; Other: Self-efficacy writing

• Registration Number: NCT01639196
• Lead Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of writing about chronic pain on mental and physical health. The effectiveness of two different types of brief online writing interventions will be explored in individuals with chronic pain.

Detailed Description

Chronic pain is highly prevalent and costly, but often not treated effectively. Psychological interventions are needed as part of chronic pain treatment since the pain affects many aspects of an individual's life. In particular, brief psychological interventions that are easily accessible (i.e., online) could benefit many people with chronic pain. Writing interventions have been used in recent years to understand difficult experiences. Writing interventions have been found to help individuals explore distressing thoughts and feelings, such as those that are associated with pain.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-07
• Study First Submitted: 2012-07-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-07-10
• Study First Posted: 2012-07-12
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Study Completion: 2013-01
• Status Verified: 2023-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-05-25
• Last Update Posted: 2023-05-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 93

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosed with chronic pain or a chronic pain condition or discussed pain management strategies (e.g., pain medication) with a doctor
• Experience pain on most days of the month for at least six months
• Able to read and write in English

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Exclusion Criteria

• Chronic pain directly caused by a terminal condition (e.g., stage 4 cancer)

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Self-compassion writing	Self-compassion writing	-
Self-efficacy writing	Self-efficacy writing	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline in Pain Self-Efficacy Scale	Change from Baseline in Pain Self-Efficacy Scale at 4 weeks
Change from Baseline in Self-Compassion Scale	Change from Baseline in Self-Compassion Scale at 4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline in Pain Severity	Change from Baseline in Pain Severity at 4 weeks	Pain severity is measured on a 10-point rating scale.