Clinical trial for Chronic Pain
Official title Rewiring the Chronic Pain Experience: Single-Session Model of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) at The Ottawa Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07919626
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to find out if a one-time session of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) intervention improves participant's mood and pain.
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
- Minimum age of 18 years or older at time of consent.
- Chronic pain persisting for a minimum of 3 months, consistent with the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) definition of chronic...
- Self-reported 1-week average pain intensity score between 4/10 and 9/10 on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)12 at screening.
- Referred to TOHPC and triaged by a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician to the "diffuse pain" pathway;
- Completed the initial pain clinic patient education and resource session (PERS) for patients triaged to the "diffuse pain" pathway;
You likely can't join if
- Active mental health symptoms that significantly interfere with the ability to engage with psychoeducational content (e.g., dissociation, active...
- Cognitive impairment that significantly limits the ability to comprehend study information, provide informed consent, or meaningfully engage with...
- Scheduled for a major surgical procedure within the study timeframe.
- Currently receiving other individual or group psychotherapy that directly targets pain, pain cognitions, or pain-related emotional responses within...
- Currently receiving treatment pain management services (e.g., injections, nerve blocks) from another clinic or institution within the 12-week period...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Minimum age of 18 years or older at time of consent.
- Chronic pain persisting for a minimum of 3 months, consistent with the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) definition of chronic pain.
- Self-reported 1-week average pain intensity score between 4/10 and 9/10 on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)12 at screening.
- Referred to TOHPC and triaged by a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician to the "diffuse pain" pathway;
- Completed the initial pain clinic patient education and resource session (PERS) for patients triaged to the "diffuse pain" pathway;
- Currently waiting for a 1st consultation with the Nurse Practitioner assigned to the "diffuse pain" pathway.
- Able to read, write, and communicate in English at a level sufficient to engage with research team, the psychoeducational content, and to complete self-report measures.
- Able to attend a single, in-person 4-hour group session at TOHPC in Ottawa on a scheduled weekday.
- Active mental health symptoms that significantly interfere with the ability to engage with psychoeducational content (e.g., dissociation, active psychosis), or participate in a group setting
- Cognitive impairment that significantly limits the ability to comprehend study information, provide informed consent, or meaningfully engage with psychoeducational content.
- Scheduled for a major surgical procedure within the study timeframe.
- Currently receiving other individual or group psychotherapy that directly targets pain, pain cognitions, or pain-related emotional responses within the 12 weeks prior to enrollment.
- Currently receiving treatment pain management services (e.g., injections, nerve blocks) from another clinic or institution within the 12-week period prior to enrollment through the 3-month follow-up.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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?
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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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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