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Behavioral Intervention

CBT-Education for Coping Behavior

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Eric Chin, M.D
Research Sponsored by Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of cerebral palsy
At least 18 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort
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Study Summary

This trial aims to see if talking therapy can help adults with cerebral palsy manage their pain and improve their daily functioning.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with cerebral palsy who experience chronic pain. Participants should be interested in learning new ways to manage their pain through therapy and education.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy, along with pain education, can help change how people think about their pain and reduce the impact it has on their lives.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Cognitive behavioral therapy and pain education are generally safe. Some may feel temporary discomfort discussing painful experiences or changing long-held thought patterns.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and will be assessed at baseline (prior to randomization) as well as every 3 months throughout the 12 month study timeframe for each cohort for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain Catastrophizing
Secondary outcome measures
Anxiety/Mood symptoms
Global Impressions of Change
Pain Intensity
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Education-CBTExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
The Education-CBT group will receive pain education (a pain education booklet in addition to usual medical care) followed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP; the primary intervention-a 12-week group therapy course).
Group II: CBT-EducationExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
The CBT-Education group will receive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP; the primary intervention-a 12-week group therapy course) followed by pain education (a pain education booklet in addition to usual medical care).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Johns Hopkins UniversityOTHER
2,260 Previous Clinical Trials
14,820,740 Total Patients Enrolled
Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger, Inc.Lead Sponsor
88 Previous Clinical Trials
24,898 Total Patients Enrolled
Eric Chin, M.DPrincipal InvestigatorKennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are new participants currently being recruited for this ongoing medical study?

"According to the details on clinicaltrials.gov, recruitment for this particular study is no longer ongoing. The trial's initial post was made on May 1st, 2024, and its most recent update occurred on February 13th of the same year. Despite this specific trial closing patient enrollment, there are presently 838 other active trials welcoming new participants."

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~27 spots leftby Apr 2025