8-Session CBT vs 1-Session Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain
Comparative Effectiveness of Online 8-session CBT vs. 1-Session Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain - The PROGRESS Study
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 1,650 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Stanford University · Other
This trial is looking for adults with chronic pain to compare two different treatments: an 8-week program of cognitive behavioral therapy and a one-time pain relief skills session. Participants will either take part in the longer therapy or the shorter session.
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I have chronic pain that occurs on at least half of the days for the past 3 months.
- My average pain intensity in the last month has been at least 3 out of 10.
- I can follow and complete the study protocols.
You may not be able to join if
- I cannot provide informed consent.
- I have cognitive impairment or cannot speak English well enough to understand the study.
- I have been actively suicidal, according to my medical records.
- I have a history of disruptive behavior.
- I received either treatment in the past 3 months.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to conduct a pragmatic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of: (1) 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (pain-CBT; sixteen hours total treatment time); and (2) a 1-session pain relief skills intervention for chronic pain (Empowered Relief; two hours total treatment time).
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