Clinical trial NCT01600248: Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults
Official title: Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Chronic Pain
Keywords: Chronic Pain
Military
Veteran
Online
Acceptance
Lead sponsor: University of Manitoba
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2012-05-17
Enrollment: 25
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

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.

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

Primary outcomes:
measure: Change from baseline in McGill Pain Questionnaire - Short Form
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Change from baseline in Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire - Revised
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Change from baseline in Pain Catastrophizing Scale
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Change from baseline in Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
timeFrame: 8 weeks
measure: Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
timeFrame: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Client Satisfaction Questionnaire
timeFrame: At completion of module, approximately 8 weeks
measure: Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory
timeFrame: 3 months
measure: Change from baseline in PTSD Checklist - Military Version
timeFrame: 3 months
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Winnipeg
country: Canada
facility: OSI Clinic, Deer Lodge Centre
state: Manitoba
Study officials:
affiliation: University of Manitoba
name: Pamela L Holens, Ph.D.
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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