Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
- Enrollment
- 25
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change from baseline in McGill Pain Questionnaire - Short Form
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the usefulness of an online, self-directed treatment for chronic pain that has been designed specifically for individuals who are currently or have previously served in the military.
Detailed Description
This study will evaluate the efficacy of an eight-module, online, self-directed treatment for chronic pain using Acceptance-Based Behavioural Therapy (ABBT) as the treatment modality. The online modules are tailored to the unique issues of individuals with a military background. The modules will be delivered via the WebCAPSI Therapy program, an online, password-protected program that allows participants to anonymously progress through all modules at their own pace. ABBT modules cover the following: Introduction, Acceptance, Values, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Exercise/Pacing/Communication Skills, Self-as-Context, and Willingness. Modules encourage understanding of the information through audio files, military-specific vignettes, written materials, and homework exercises. Modules are designed to be completed in 60 minutes or less. Participants will have access to the online treatment for a three month period and will be encouraged to complete one module per week.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Chronic pain condition of duration 6 months or longer
- •Patient at OSI Clinic in Winnipeg
- •Access to a computer with internet at least once per week for 60 minutes
Exclusion Criteria
- •Active psychosis
- •Actively suicidal
- •Unstable living conditions
- •Seriously impaired concentration
- •Inability to read and write in English
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change from baseline in McGill Pain Questionnaire - Short Form
Time Frame: 8 weeks
A brief self-report questionnaire that measures sensory and affective components of clinical pain.
Change from baseline in Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire - Revised
Time Frame: 8 weeks
A 20-item measure of acceptance of chronic pain with items scored from "0 = Never true" to "6 = Always true".
Change from baseline in Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Time Frame: 8 weeks
One of the most widely used instruments for measuring catastrophic thinking related to pain. A 13-item measure with items rated from "0 = Not at all" to "4 = All the time."
Change from baseline in Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
Time Frame: 8 weeks
A self-report measure of fear of movement and/or re-injury. 17 items rated from "1 = strongly disagree" to "4 = strongly agree"
Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time Frame: 8 weeks
A self-rated questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval
Secondary Outcomes
- Client Satisfaction Questionnaire(At completion of module, approximately 8 weeks)
- Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition(3 months)
- Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory(3 months)
- Change from baseline in PTSD Checklist - Military Version(3 months)