Study Summary
This trial will test a behavior intervention to help patients with liver cirrhosis and chronic pain learn self-management skills.
Eligible Conditions
- Liver Cirrhosis
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
3 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Approximately 6-12 months start-to-finish
Approximately 6-12 months start-to-finish
Attendance
Number of participants attending ≥80% of intervention sessions
Overall Satisfaction
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Usual Care
1 of 2
LEAP Intervention Arm
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
40 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Liver Education About Pain (LEAP) · No Placebo Group · N/A
LEAP Intervention Arm
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Liver Education About Pain (LEAP) · Intervention Types: BehavioralUsual Care
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Usual Care · Intervention Types: BehavioralTrial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: approximately 6-12 months start-to-finish
Who is running the clinical trial?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)NIH
2,247 Previous Clinical Trials
5,619,454 Total Patients Enrolled
University of PittsburghLead Sponsor
1,617 Previous Clinical Trials
16,295,402 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Liver Cirrhosis
104 Patients Enrolled for Liver Cirrhosis
Shari S Rogal, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pittsburgh
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:All participants must be over the age of 18 and be fluent in English.
The person must be receiving care at a UPMC hepatology clinic.
The person must have chronic pain that has lasted for at least 3 months.
This requirement means that the person must have a blood test that shows they have cirrhosis.
Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| Ohio | 100.0% |
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Did not meet criteria | 100.0% |
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