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Online Pain Management Program for Chronic Back/Neck Pain

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Research Sponsored by Wayne State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Chronic musculoskeletal back or neck pain for greater than 1 year as primary symptom complaint
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Presence of serious disease or impairment (cancer, systemic infection, serious vision impairment)
Being considered for interventional spine procedures (eg, steroidal injections) or surgery
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to 5 weeks follow-up

Summary

This trial tests if an online educational session about brain and emotions, combined with a writing exercise about trauma, can help adults aged 18-75 with chronic back or neck pain. The goal is to see if these activities can change how they think about their pain and reduce their emotional distress, leading to better pain management.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals in the USA, UK, or Australia who have had chronic musculoskeletal back or neck pain for over a year. They must have access to a computer or smartphone. People with serious diseases like cancer, significant structural damage causing pain, severe limb pain compared to back/neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or active psychosis cannot join.
What is being tested?
The study tests if an online educational program on pain and affect neuroscience combined with writing tasks can help people with chronic back/neck pain. Participants are randomly placed into groups that either learn about their condition and express emotions through writing or engage in general health activities and write about healthy habits.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves education and writing tasks rather than medication or invasive procedures, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, discussing emotional topics could potentially cause temporary distress.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have had back or neck pain for more than a year.

Exclusion Criteria

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I have a serious condition like cancer, a systemic infection, or major vision problems.
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I am being considered for spine treatment like injections or surgery.
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I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
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My leg or arm pain is worse than my back or neck pain.
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I have a confirmed injury causing my pain, like a broken bone in my spine.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to 5 weeks follow-up
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 5 weeks follow-up for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Brief Pain Inventory Brief Pain Inventory pain severity scale (0 - 10; higher values = greater pain severity)
Secondary study objectives
Emotional approach coping scale
General Self Efficacy Scale
Pain Catastrophizing Scale
+7 more

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Pain Psychology Neuroscience+ Written Emotional DisclosureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Pain Neuroscience Education exercise followed by Written Emotional Disclosure
Group II: Health Behavior + Written Emotional DisclosureActive Control1 Intervention
Health behavior education followed by written emotional disclosure
Group III: Pain Psychology Neuroscience + Healthy Habits DisclosureActive Control1 Intervention
Pain Neuroscience Education followed by Healthy Habits writing
Group IV: Health Behavior + Healthy Habits DisclosurePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Health behavior intervention followed by healthy habits writing

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for back/neck pain, such as Pain and Affect Neuroscience Education and Written Emotional Disclosure, work by altering pain beliefs and cognitive processes, and facilitating emotional expression and processing. These mechanisms help patients reframe their pain experience, reduce psychological distress, and improve coping strategies. Exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) also play significant roles by enhancing physical function, reducing pain sensitivity, and addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. Mind-body therapies like yoga and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) integrate physical movement with mental relaxation techniques, promoting overall well-being. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for patients as it highlights the importance of a holistic approach to pain management, addressing both physical and psychological aspects of pain.
Approaches to cervical spine mobilization for neck pain: a pilot randomized controlled trial.The comparative effects of spinal and peripheral thrust manipulation and exercise on pain sensitivity and the relation to clinical outcome: a mechanistic trial using a shoulder pain model.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Wayne State UniversityLead Sponsor
314 Previous Clinical Trials
110,777 Total Patients Enrolled
The New School for Social ResearchOTHER
8 Previous Clinical Trials
3,047 Total Patients Enrolled
Mark Lumley, PhDStudy DirectorWayne State University
2 Previous Clinical Trials
225 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

HBC + HHD Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05513274 — N/A
Back/Neck Pain Research Study Groups: Health Behavior + Healthy Habits Disclosure, Pain Psychology Neuroscience+ Written Emotional Disclosure, Health Behavior + Written Emotional Disclosure, Pain Psychology Neuroscience + Healthy Habits Disclosure
Back/Neck Pain Clinical Trial 2023: HBC + HHD Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05513274 — N/A
HBC + HHD 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05513274 — N/A
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