Comparative Effectiveness of Online 8-session CBT vs. 1-Session Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain - The PROGRESS Study

Summary

The 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).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. At least 18 years of age or older of either sex (and all genders).
2. Chronic pain (pain that occurs on at least half of the days of 3 months or more).
3. Past-month average pain intensity score of at least 3/10.
4. Ability to adhere to and complete study protocols.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to provide informed consent.
2. Cognitive impairment, non-English speaking, or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study including group treatment.
3. Active suicidality at screening.
4. Study staff may exclude individuals with a known history of disruptive behavior to minimize contamination of the learning environment for an entire treatment cohort.
5. Receipt of either study treatment in the past 3 months.

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Locations5 sites

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