Empowered Relief Class for Chronic Pain
(ER-Y Trial)
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?
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants attend a single-session pain management class focused on pain science education and self-regulatory skills
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy through surveys
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Empowered Relief for Youth
Empowered Relief for Youth is already approved in United States for the following indications:
- Chronic pain management in youth
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor