Chronic Pain study: CIH Stepped Care
Official title CIH Stepped Care for Co-occurring Chronic Pain and PTSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06219408
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a stepped‑care approach that uses complementary and integrative health (CIH) methods is feasible and acceptable for people who have both chronic pain and PTSD.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have chronic pain and PTSD and receive care at one of the two primary care clinics.
- What's involved
- You would take part in the CIH stepped‑care program, which includes activities every two weeks. You will also fill out questionnaires at the start and at 3, 6, and 9 months.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 9 months with check‑ins every two weeks and four longer visits for assessments.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aged 18 years or older
- Aged 18 years or older
- English-speaking
- A patient at the clinic from which recruitment occurs
- Endorse chronic pain (defined as experiencing pain on more than half of the days of the past 3-months)
You likely can't join if
- In current treatment for chronic pain and/or PTSD at their respective clinic
- Past 2-week suicidal intention at screening
- Severe cognitive impairment preventing individual from participating
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aged 18 years or older
- Aged 18 years or older
- English-speaking
- A patient at the clinic from which recruitment occurs
- Endorse chronic pain (defined as experiencing pain on more than half of the days of the past 3-months)
- Endorse at least moderate pain severity and interference (defined as at least an average of 4 on the PEG)
- Endorse at least 31 on the PCL-5, in combination with a Criterion A traumatic event. If we have difficulties in recruiting individuals who meet our PTSD diagnosis criteria, we will modify this criteria by removing the...
- In current treatment for chronic pain and/or PTSD at their respective clinic
- Past 2-week suicidal intention at screening
- Severe cognitive impairment preventing individual from participating
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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