Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
A study to help manage chronic pain in cancer survivors through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) after undergoing active cancer treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation.
Research Team
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Elissa Kolva, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Colorado, Denver
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for cancer survivors aged 18-100 who've been out of active treatment for at least three months, speak English, and are mentally stable. They should have had solid tumor cancers, be free of or have stable chronic disease, and experience moderate to severe pain from their cancer that's lasted over three months.Inclusion Criteria
My cancer-related pain is moderate to severe, scoring 4 or higher.
Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
Provision to sign and date the consent form
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Exclusion Criteria
You have difficulties being part of a group because of things like feeling very nervous in social situations, or being in a group would make it harder for you to get the care you need.
My pain is not caused by my cancer.
I have been diagnosed with a brain or central nervous system cancer.
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and medication management for chronic pain
8 weeks
Weekly sessions
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
12 weeks
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trial Overview The study tests Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a way to manage chronic pain in cancer survivors against the usual treatments they receive. Participants will either receive ACT sessions or continue with their regular care to see which helps more with pain.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive both the ACT intervention and medication management that is given as usual treatment.
Group II: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment as usual will include ongoing provision of usual treatment options for pain management.
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University of Colorado, Denver
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