eHealth Program for Chronic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test the newly-developed My spinal cord injury (SCI) Toolkit program in two formats - unguided use of the program and use supported by a coach. These two active treatment formats will be compared to treatment as usual (waitlist control) in adults with chronic pain and SCI. Hypotheses include: * Treatment adherence, participant satisfaction, and perception of positive change will be high and drop-out rates low for both treatments but will be better in the coached compared to the unguided arm * In terms of pre- to post-treatment changes in pain interference, coached My SCI Toolkit program will be superior to treatment as usual
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires participants to keep their current pain medication routine stable during the study.
What data supports the effectiveness of the My SCI Toolkit treatment for chronic pain in spinal cord injury?
Research suggests that multimodal treatment strategies, which include education and cognitive-behavioral approaches, can be effective for managing chronic pain in people with spinal cord injury. The development of educational resources and self-management tools, like mobile apps, has shown promise in helping individuals manage their pain and improve their quality of life.12345
How is the My SCI Toolkit treatment different from other treatments for chronic pain in spinal cord injury?
Research Team
Anna Kratz, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with chronic pain due to spinal cord injury who can use the internet and speak English. They should have had an average pain level of at least 4 out of 10 over the past three months but not be in intensive therapy or have significant cognitive impairment.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are assigned to either unguided or coached use of the My SCI Toolkit program or a wait-list control group for an 8-week study period
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pain interference and satisfaction post-treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- My SCI Toolkit program
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation
Collaborator