Brief Pain Exposure Therapy for Chronic Pain Conditions

Brief Pain Exposure Therapy (BPET) For Nociplastic Pain

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Fibromyalgia Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Chronic Pelvic Pain Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
125 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic low back pain. Participants will join a brief Zoom-based therapy to learn strategies for managing their pain and related challenges.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking >10 mg prednisone

You may be able to join if

  • I can read, write, and speak English
  • I have access to the internet and can use Zoom
  • I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
  • I have been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus
  • I have chronic low back pain for at least half the days in the past 6 months
  • I have chronic pelvic pain
  • My average pain intensity in the last week is at least a 4 out of 10

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a different cause of chronic pain, like cancer or arthritis
  • I am currently receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain
  • I have been involved in a legal case about my chronic pain in the past year
  • I cannot provide informed consent due to cognitive issues
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding
  • I have had surgery for chronic pelvic pain in the past 6 months
  • I am scheduled for back surgery
  • I have leg pain that is worse than my back pain

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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About This Trial

This study is intended to test whether a brief Zoom-based behavioral treatment can help adults with fibromyalgia (FM), Lupus, chronic pelvic pain, and chronic low back pain learn effective strategies for reducing pain, disability and other problems that can come with fibromyalgia, Lupus, chronic pelvic pain, and chronic low back pain (such as depression or anxiety).

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read, write and speak English * Internet access and audio-visual conferencing capability (e.g., Zoom meetings by phone or computer) in the home Fibromyalgia participants must have: * Physician diagnosis of fibromyalgia * OR: meet 2016 American College of Rheumatology…
Contacts

Beth Banner

734-998-5837

eledward@med.umich.edu

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