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Behavioral Intervention

1-Session pain relief skills class (online Empowered Relief) for Marfan Syndrome

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Recruiting

Led By Beth Darnall, PhD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up post-treatment month 3

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests a pain relief program called Empowered Relief (ER) that can be done in one session either in-person or online. Previous studies have shown that ER can reduce chronic pain and related distress

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18 or older with Marfan Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, or related connective tissue diseases who also suffer from chronic pain. Participants must be able to follow and complete the study's procedures.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The 'Empowered Relief' (ER) program is being tested for its ability to reduce chronic pain and distress in patients with certain genetic conditions. It's a one-time class that can be taken in-person or online over two hours, followed by surveys tracking progress for three months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since ER involves educational and skill-building activities rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing pain-related topics.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ post-treatment month 3

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~post-treatment month 3

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-treatment month 3 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Class Attendance

Number of participants registered for class

Treatment appraisal

Other outcome measures

Anger

Anxiety

Depression

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: 1-Session pain relief skills class (online Empowered Relief)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Empowered Relief is a 2-hour one session pain relief skills intervention that is delivered to a group of patients by a certified instructor using a standardized treatment manual and electronic slide deck. Content includes completion of a pain survey, pain neuroscience education, information on pain and stress responses, experiential exercises, information on three core pain management skills, completion of a personalized plan for empowered relief, and receipt of a binaural app for daily use.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Marfan FoundationUNKNOWN

2 Previous Clinical Trials

54 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Marfan Syndrome

54 Patients Enrolled for Marfan Syndrome

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor

2,395 Previous Clinical Trials

17,341,355 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Marfan Syndrome

39 Patients Enrolled for Marfan Syndrome

Beth Darnall, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorStanford University

7 Previous Clinical Trials

1,402 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there any ongoing opportunities for patients to participate in this medical trial?

"As indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, patient enrollment for this trial is currently ongoing. The trial was initially listed on 3/21/2024 and last modified on 4/5/2024."

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What is the upper limit for the number of patients who can participate in this clinical trial?

"Indeed, as per the details on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular research study is actively seeking participants. It was first listed on March 21st, 2024 and last modified on April 5th, 2024. The objective is to enroll a total of 100 individuals at one designated location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Single-Session "Empowered Relief" Class for Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions

Beth Darnall 2024. "Single-Session "Empowered Relief" Class for Marfan Syndrome and Related Conditions". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05980104.

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