Does online delivery of Emotional Freedom Techniques for Chronic Pain work as well as attending treatment live in person but also online?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Pain; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Neurological - Other neurological disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000585921
• Lead Sponsor: Bond University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-05-21
• Study Completion: 2021-10-08
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

18 years and over
Endorsement of chronic pain for at least 6 months out of the past 12 months, and that has negatively impacted overall functioning and quality of life
Chronic pain without clear organic/physical caused determined by primary care physician or specialist
Current pain rating of 4 or higher on 0 to 10 scale (10 = worst pain)
Access to internet, email

Exclusion Criteria

- currently engaged in another psychotherapy treatment intervention for chronic pain (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy)
- having a a major psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar disorder)
- currently in high-intensity substance use disorder treatment program
- malignant pain caused by cancer pain syndrome
- referred pain such as back pain caused by pancreatitis
- co-morbid autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
- planned major surgical procedure within the next 90 days

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified