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Behavioral Intervention

Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain (HYPCT Trial)

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Led By Amy J Starosta, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Washington

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosis of SCI at any level or severity

Currently admitted to IPR at Harborview Medical Center

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 time upon enrollment, time at 6 month follow-up, 1 time at 7 month follow-up.

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HYPCT Trial Summary

This trial will study a new way to reduce chronic pain in people with spinal cord injuries, by comparing Hypnosis Enhanced Cognitive Therapy to Pain Education. Participants will complete surveys and assessment to track the impact of the treatments.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI) who are experiencing moderately intense pain and can read and speak English. They must be currently admitted to inpatient rehabilitation at Harborview Medical Center. People with severe cognitive issues, significant mental health conditions, or recent suicidal behaviors cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares Hypnosis Enhanced Cognitive Therapy (HYPCT) with Pain Education (ED) to see which is better at reducing acute and chronic pain in SCI patients during inpatient rehab. Participants will complete surveys and pain assessments before and after four sessions of either HYPCT or ED.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions are non-medical, major side effects are not expected. However, some participants might experience discomfort related to discussing their pain or engaging in therapy sessions.

HYPCT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury.

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I am currently a patient at Harborview Medical Center.

HYPCT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 time upon enrollment, time at 6 month follow-up, 1 time at 7 month follow-up.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 time upon enrollment, time at 6 month follow-up, 1 time at 7 month follow-up.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 time upon enrollment, time at 6 month follow-up, 1 time at 7 month follow-up. for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

0-10 Numerical Rating Scale of Pain (Pain Relief following Practice Sessions)

0-10 Numerical Rating Scale of Pain (Weekly average pain intensity)

0-10 Numerical Rating Scale of Pain change score (Decrease in Pain following live Session with Therapist)

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Secondary outcome measures

0-10 Numerical Rating Scale of Pain (Pain Relief following Medication Administration)

Digit span (forward, backward, sequencing) (Working memory)

Opioid Use from Electronic medical record review

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Other outcome measures

Benefit, Satisfaction, and Willingness (BSW)

Chronic Pain Acceptance Scale (Pain Acceptance)

Frequency of Independent Practice

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HYPCT Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Hypnosis Enhanced Cognitive TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This arm will receive 4 sessions of hypnosis enhanced cognitive therapy for pain. Subjects will receive recordings of sessions for practice between therapist sessions.

Group II: Pain EducationActive Control1 Intervention

This arm will receive 4 sessions of spinal cord injury pain education. Subjects will receive pain education materials for review between therapist sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Craig H. Neilsen FoundationOTHER

55 Previous Clinical Trials

2,847 Total Patients Enrolled

University of WashingtonLead Sponsor

1,744 Previous Clinical Trials

1,848,289 Total Patients Enrolled

Amy J Starosta, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is eligibility for this research restricted to adults aged 20 and over?

"The stated qualifications to join this clinical trial include being between 16 and 85 years of age."

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Does this research endeavor currently have open enrollment for participants?

"Based on clinicaltrials.gov, the recruitment process for this experiment has concluded. Published October 1st 2020 and last amended November 22nd 2022, yet there are still 1324 other ongoing trials seeking patients at present."

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Is the option to join this experiment still available?

"This clinical trial requires 53 participants aged 16 to 85 who are currently suffering from a spinal cord injury. To qualify, applicants must have been diagnosed with SCI at any severity and admitted into an inpatient rehabilitation program. Additionally, average pain intensity ratings over the preceding week should be 3 or higher on a 0-10 numerical scale of pain intensity; finally, they must also demonstrate literacy by being able to read and speak English."

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What is the ultimate aim of this clinical investigation?

"This study aims to assess the Benefit, Satisfaction, and Willingness to Continue Measure (BRW) across a time frame that spans until patients finish their inpatient rehabilitation period. Secondary outcomes include PROMIS Pain interference which uses T-scores to measure pain's effect on social, cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing during the past week; Pain interference as indicated by a 4 point rating scale from "not at all" to "extremely"; and Opioid use determined through an analysis of self-reported morphine equivalent doses since discharge from rehab."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy Reduce Acute & Chronic SCI Pain in Inpatient Rehabilitation

Amy Starosta 2023. "Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy Reduce Acute & Chronic SCI Pain in Inpatient Rehabilitation". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05047120.

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