Mindfulness and Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Optimizing Chronic Pain Care With Mindfulness and Chronic Pain Management Visits

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Chronic Pain Prescription Opioid Misuse Substance-Related Disorders Pain Narcotic-Related Disorders Chemically-Induced Disorders Mental Disorders Opioid-Related Disorders Neurologic Manifestations
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
300 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Utah · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with chronic pain who have been using opioids for a long time. Participants will take part in mindfulness activities and specialized visits to help manage their pain and improve their quality of life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Opioids

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have chronic pain that has lasted for at least 3 months
  • I have been prescribed opioids for 3 months or more
  • I have a score of 3 or more on the Pain Enjoyment General Activity scale
  • I have a score of 9 or more on the Current Opioid Misuse Measure or I have a history of a psychiatric or substance use disorder or I use benzodiazepines or I have a history of overdose or my doctor thinks the risks of using opioids may be greater than the benefits

You may not be able to join if

  • I have chronic pain due to cancer
  • I have active suicidal thoughts
  • I have schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder
  • I have previously taken part in mindfulness programs such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

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

The primary aim of this implementation-effectiveness trial is to examine the effectiveness of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) and patient-centered chronic pain management visits in primary care as interventions to reduce chronic pain, improve quality of life, and reduce opioid-related harms among chronic pain patients on long-term opioid therapy.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 + * Current chronic pain diagnosis (pain for ≥3 months) determined by physician assessment * Prescribed long-term opioid therapy (≥3 months) * Score \>=3 on the Pain Enjoyment General Activity scale * Score \>=9 on the Current Opioid Misuse Measure OR lifetime psychiatr…
Contacts

Hannah Pfeffer, MSW

619-500-4668

hapfeffer@health.ucsd.edu

CONTACT

Thanusha Puvananayagam, MPH

732.235.4341

puvanath@rwjms.rutgers.edu

CONTACT