Community Program for Chronic Pain
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on teaching strategies for managing pain and loneliness, so you may not need to change your medication routine.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Strengthening COnnections to Overcome Pain (SCOOP) for chronic pain?
Is the Community Program for Chronic Pain safe for humans?
The research articles provided do not contain specific safety data for the Community Program for Chronic Pain or its related programs like SCOOP. However, one study mentions that psychosocial treatments for chronic pain are generally low-risk, suggesting that similar community-based programs might also be safe.16789
How is the SCOOP treatment for chronic pain different from other treatments?
The SCOOP treatment is unique because it focuses on strengthening connections within the community to manage chronic pain, using a patient-centered and interdisciplinary approach that combines various therapies. This community-based model aims to improve access to care and outcomes by integrating different healthcare professionals and resources, which is not commonly available in traditional pain management programs.12101112
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new community health worker-delivered program (Strengthening COnnections to Overcome Pain, or SCOOP) that teaches strategies for managing chronic pain and loneliness to older adults living in rural areas. The main questions it aims to answer are:1. Does participating in SCOOP result in less pain interference with daily life?2. Does participating in SCOOP result in decreased loneliness?3. What is the level of participant engagement in SCOOP? Researchers will compare people who have participated in SCOOP with people who have not participated in SCOOP to see if SCOOP is helpful in decreasing pain interference and loneliness.Participants will:1. Watch brief videos teaching strategies to manage pain and boost social connections.2. Engage in up to 7 weekly coaching sessions with a community health worker.3. Complete two telephone interviews about health, mental health, and functioning: one at baseline, and one 2 months later.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for older adults living in rural areas who suffer from chronic pain and feel lonely. They should be willing to watch educational videos, participate in weekly coaching sessions, and complete telephone interviews about their health.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in the SCOOP program, which includes watching videos and up to 7 weekly coaching sessions with a community health worker
Follow-up
Participants complete a follow-up survey and are monitored for changes in pain interference and loneliness
Educational Workshop (optional)
Control group participants are invited to an educational workshop about pain and loneliness and receive all intervention materials
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Strengthening COnnections to Overcome Pain (SCOOP)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
Northern Michigan Health Consortium
Collaborator
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborator