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Behavioral Intervention

Digital Intervention for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Led By Erin D. Reilly, PhD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Current diagnosis of non-cancer chronic pain, indicated by an ICD-9 or -10 code related to Musculoskeletal pain or Joint Problems/Osteoarthritis

Competent to provide written informed consent

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 7, 3-month follow-up, 6 month follow-up

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VACT-CP Trial Summary

This trial will compare 2 online programs to help Veterans with chronic pain improve functioning, pain management & quality of life.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans with non-cancer chronic pain, who have internet and a computer at home. They must be able to consent and not be in any other psychological treatment for pain. Those with substance use issues, cognitive impairments that affect study participation, psychotic disorders, or recent suicidality cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares two online programs: Veteran ACT for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP) and Online Pain School. It aims to see which better helps Veterans manage their chronic pain, improve daily functioning, and enhance quality of life through educational content.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are digital psychoeducational programs focusing on managing chronic pain through acceptance-based therapy rather than medications or invasive procedures, they may not have typical 'side effects' but could include emotional discomfort or frustration.

VACT-CP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have chronic pain due to joint problems or osteoarthritis.

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I am able to understand and sign the consent form.

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My chronic pain is mild to moderate.

VACT-CP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 7, 3-month follow-up, 6 month follow-up

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 7, 3-month follow-up, 6 month follow-up

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 7, 3-month follow-up, 6 month follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Brief Pain Inventory Change

Veteran's RAND 36 Item Health Survey (VR-36) Change

Secondary outcome measures

Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ)

Chronic Pain Values Inventory (CPVI)

Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8)

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VACT-CP Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Veteran ACT for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will complete seven modules (each approximately 15 minutes) over seven weeks. The purpose of VACT-CP is to assist with at home therapeutic and behavioral self-management of chronic pain, based on the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy. Following the end of treatment (7 weeks), participants will complete post-treatment surveys at Week 7, Month 3, and Month 6 to provide feedback and information regarding 1) the intervention and 2) the potential impact of the intervention on functioning, quality of life, and other mental and physical health factors.

Group II: Online Pain SchoolActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will complete seven modules (each approximately 15 minutes) over seven weeks. Online Pain School is designed to balance for time participating in the intervention, and is also an active online attention control. The goal of this program will be to provide Veterans with more tools and options for pain management, and the online format will allow us to monitor website use/dose. Following the end of treatment (7 weeks), participants will complete post-treatment surveys at Week 7, Month 3, and Month 6 to provide feedback and information regarding 1) the intervention and 2) the potential impact of the intervention on functioning, quality of life, and other mental and physical health factors.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor

1,609 Previous Clinical Trials

3,306,363 Total Patients Enrolled

39 Trials studying Chronic Pain

4,517 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

North Texas Veterans Healthcare SystemFED

37 Previous Clinical Trials

4,004,405 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Chronic Pain

24 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemFED

81 Previous Clinical Trials

6,470 Total Patients Enrolled

3 Trials studying Chronic Pain

120 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Veteran ACT for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP) a secure treatment choice?

"VACT-CP's safety score is 2 as the study has generated some evidence to support its security, yet no data supporting efficacy."

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Is enrollment for this investigation currently open?

"The data on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that the recruitment phase of this trial has concluded; it was initially posted May 1st 2024 and lastly updated September 21 2023. Despite not being open to new patients, there are 418 other trials actively seeking enrolment at present."

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What is the primary objective of this medical experiment?

"By assessing the Veteran's RAND 36 Item Health Survey (VR-36) at Weeks 7, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention, this trial will establish its primary outcome. Other variables that will be monitored include Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8), Multidimensional Psychological Flexibility Inventory (MPFI), and Chronic pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ). CSQ-8 evaluates overall satisfaction with treatment; MPFI gauges psychological flexibility in accordance to ACT Hexaflex model; CPAQ investigates pain acceptance measures one's engagement levels of activity."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Assessing the Efficacy of an Acceptance-Based Digital Intervention for Veterans With Chronic Pain

2024. "Assessing the Efficacy of an Acceptance-Based Digital Intervention for Veterans With Chronic Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06058624.