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A Mobile Intervention on Values in Chronic Pain Patients.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Behavioral: Mobile intervention on values and goals in patients with chronic pain.
Registration Number
NCT05205889
Lead Sponsor
Philipps University Marburg Medical Center
Brief Summary

The study aims to test a mobile intervention on values and goals in chronic pain patients. The cognitive behavioral intervention is a 10-day course in which participants complete a brief intervention each day (about 10-20 minutes a day). The content of the intervention includes the definition of values; development of individualized values and personal value-oriented goals; and implementation of personal goals in every day life. To assess the effectiveness of the intervention, we use a multiple baseline single case design. Baseline measurements will be assessed daily between 10 and 17 days (the exact number will be randomized). Daily measurements will continue during the intervention. After the intervention, another post measurement will be collected.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Chronic, non-tumor related back pain (pain for at least 6 months)
  • Ownership of a smartphone
  • Numeric Rating Scale for pain result of ≥ 4
Exclusion Criteria
  • High cognitive impairment (e.g., intellectual disability)
  • Currently in psychotherapeutic treatment
  • Initiation of pain-focused treatment during the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mobile based values intervention for people with chronic painMobile intervention on values and goals in patients with chronic pain.-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Pain intensityPain intensity is assessed daily from baseline to the end of treatment (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (higher scores indicate higher pain intensity)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in engaged livingEngaged Living is assessed daily from baseline to the end of the study (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Engaged Living Scale (ELS) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate higher engaged living)

Change in pain catastrophizingPain Catastrophizing is assessed daily from baseline to the end of the study (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate higher catastrophizing)

Change in psychological well-beingPsychological well-being is assessed daily from baseline to the end of treatment (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

The five-item WHO Well-Being Index (WHO-5) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate higher psychological well-being)

Change in self-efficacySelf-efficacy is assessed daily from baseline to the end of the study (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Pain Self-efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate higher self-efficacy)

Change in chronic pain acceptanceChronic Pain Acceptance is assessed daily from baseline to the end of the study (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate higher pain acceptance)

Change in psychological flexibilityPsychological Flexibility is assessed daily from baseline to the end of the study (resulting in 20-27 measuring time points)

Acceptance and Action Questionnaire 2 (AAQ-2) Minimum value: 0; Maximum value: 10 (range is adapted for the study; higher scores indicate lower psychological flexibility)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Marburg

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Marburg, Hessen, Germany

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