60 Participants Needed

Empowered Relief Class for Chronic Pain

(ER-Y Trial)

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Overseen ByNicole Jehl, BS
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Approved in 1 JurisdictionThis treatment is already approved in other countries

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of Empowered Relief for Youth with chronic pain (ER-Y). ER-Y is a single-session pain management class for youth focused on pain science education and teaching self-regulatory skills for pain management based on the evidence-based adult ER class. Feasibility and acceptability of ER-Y will be assessed post-class. Preliminary efficacy will be assessed by administering surveys at baseline, 4-weeks, 8-weeks, and 12-weeks post class.

Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What makes the Empowered Relief for Youth treatment unique for chronic pain?

Empowered Relief for Youth is unique because it focuses on teaching coping skills and self-management strategies in a single-session class, which is different from traditional treatments that often involve multiple sessions and a combination of therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and physical therapy.12345

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Empowered Relief for Youth, Empowered Relief, ER-Y for chronic pain?

The research highlights the importance of specialized rehabilitation programs and multimodal treatments for children and adolescents with chronic pain, which have shown short- and long-term effectiveness. Although not directly about Empowered Relief, these findings suggest that structured, comprehensive approaches can be beneficial for managing chronic pain in young people.26789

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Laura Simons, PhD

Principal Investigator

Stanford University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking youths aged 10 to 18 who have been diagnosed with various types of chronic pain, including neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. It's not suitable for those with neurological conditions like seizures or severe mental health issues such as intense depression or anxiety.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with chronic pain.
English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with a neurological condition like seizures or cerebral palsy.
You have a serious mental health condition, like severe depression or anxiety, as noted in your medical records.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants attend a single-session pain management class focused on pain science education and self-regulatory skills

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy through surveys

12 weeks
Surveys at baseline, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks post class

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Empowered Relief for Youth
Trial Overview The study tests a single-session class called Empowered Relief for Youth (ER-Y), which educates about pain science and teaches self-regulation skills for managing chronic pain. The program's feasibility and effectiveness will be evaluated over a period of up to 12 weeks post-class.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Empowered Relief for YouthExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Empowered Relief for Youth is a single-session pain management class focused on pain science education and teaching self-regulatory skills for pain management based on the evidence-based adult ER class.

Empowered Relief for Youth is already approved in United States for the following indications:

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Approved in United States as Empowered Relief for:
  • Chronic pain management in youth

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
2,527
Recruited
17,430,000+

Published Research Related to This Trial

Parents of children with chronic pain experience significant distress and feelings of disempowerment as they navigate the complex treatment journey, highlighting the emotional toll of their child's condition.
The study identified key themes in parental experiences, including distress related to parenting roles and a pervasive sense of lack of control, which can impact their child's response to pain treatment.
Parents' perspective of their journey caring for a child with chronic neuropathic pain.Gaughan, V., Logan, D., Sethna, N., et al.[2019]
In a study of 172 adolescents with chronic pain/fatigue, nearly 50% experienced successful treatment outcomes, indicating that rehabilitation can be effective for this population.
Adolescents with higher levels of pain/fatigue and a passive coping style before treatment were more likely to show improvement, suggesting these factors can help predict treatment success, with boys benefiting more than girls.
Multidisciplinary Treatment for Adolescents with Chronic Pain and/or Fatigue: Who Will Benefit?Westendorp, T., Verbunt, JA., de Groot, IJM., et al.[2018]
A 3-week multimodal inpatient program for adolescents with chronic pain led to significant long-term improvements in pain-related disability, school absence, and emotional distress, with 56% of participants showing overall improvement after 1 year.
The study involved 167 adolescents and highlighted that those with higher emotional distress at the start may need additional support to sustain treatment benefits, indicating the importance of addressing emotional health in pain management.
Maintaining lasting improvements: one-year follow-up of children with severe chronic pain undergoing multimodal inpatient treatment.Hirschfeld, G., Hechler, T., Dobe, M., et al.[2022]

Citations

Parents' perspective of their journey caring for a child with chronic neuropathic pain. [2019]
Multidisciplinary Treatment for Adolescents with Chronic Pain and/or Fatigue: Who Will Benefit? [2018]
Maintaining lasting improvements: one-year follow-up of children with severe chronic pain undergoing multimodal inpatient treatment. [2022]
Enhancing Exposure Treatment for Youths With Chronic Pain: Co-design and Qualitative Approach. [2023]
Specialized Rehabilitation Programs for Children and Adolescents with Severe Disabling Chronic Pain: Indications, Treatment and Outcomes. [2022]
Pediatric pain management: the multidisciplinary approach. [2022]
Yoga for youth in pain: the UCLA pediatric pain program model. [2021]
A randomized controlled trial of graded exposure treatment (GET living) for adolescents with chronic pain. [2023]
Patient expectations for a multimodal pain rehabilitation programme: active participation and coping skills. A qualitative study. [2018]
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