Accessible person-centred rehabilitation for chronic pain patients
Official title: Early Accessible Person-centred Rehabilitation With the Focus on Return to Work for Patients With Chronic Pain (EAPER-P)
Run by Göteborg University · NCT04706195 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new support program that combines online and phone help for people with chronic pain to see if it can improve their coping skills and overall quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Göteborg University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Gothenburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 15, 2021 |
| Main results expected | August 15, 2023 |
| Study ends | March 15, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 5, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT04706195 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men and women aged 18-65 who are on sick leave due to chronic, non-malignant pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cognitive impairments, those on full-time sick leave for over 24 months, or those with ongoing substance abuse issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project evaluates person-centred care (PCC) through a combination of eHealth and telephone support for patients suffering from chronic pain. The intervention aims to enhance patients' coping mechanisms and improve their quality of life by fostering a partnership between patients, healthcare staff, and relatives. Participants will be randomized into either a control group or an intervention group receiving the PCC support, which is designed to complement standard care. A process evaluation will also be conducted to understand the effectiveness and user experience of the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve self-efficacy, return to work rates, and overall quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that person-centred care approaches can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting potential success for this intervention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women 18-65 years old. * Living with chronic, non-malignant, pain with any of the following diagnoses: M25, M54, M79 and R52 * On sick leave (full or part time) from paid professional work. * Willing to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Full time sick leave \>24 months (part time sick leave \>24 months can be included). * Severe impairment (cognitive or other) that prevents patient from using the eHealth support * No registered address * Not willing to participate * Any severe disease with an expected survival \<12 months * Ongoing documented diagnosis of alcohol or drug abuse * Other severe disease that can interfere with follow-up or if the intervention is assessed as a burden * Patient participating in another conflicting randomized study * Patients not understanding spoken and written Swedish * Patient not having access to a device with internet access
Where it's running
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Primary care
Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sara Wallström, PhD — Göteborg University
- Study coordinator: Sara Wallström, PhD
- Email: sara.wallstrom@gu.se
- Phone: +46701714468
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.