Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Pain

• Registration Number: NCT01600248
• Lead Sponsor: University of Manitoba

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-05-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-05-14
• Study First Posted: 2012-05-17
• Study Start: 2012-06
• Primary Completion: 2015-02
• Study Completion: 2015-02
• Status Verified: 2015-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-08-19
• Last Update Posted: 2015-08-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 25

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from baseline in McGill Pain Questionnaire - Short Form	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	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	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	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	8 weeks	A self-rated questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire	At completion of module, approximately 8 weeks	An eight item questionnaire regarding client satisfaction with the treatment.
Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition	3 months	A 21 item self-report measure of severity of depressive symptoms.
Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory	3 months	A 21-item self-report measure assessing severity of symptoms of anxiety
Change from baseline in PTSD Checklist - Military Version	3 months	A 17-item self-report measure assessing severity of PTSD symptoms related to stressful military experiences.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

OSI Clinic, Deer Lodge Centre; 🇨🇦 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada