Cognitive-behavioral app for managing chronic pain in Black and LGBTQ+ adults
Delivery of an eHealth Intervention for Under-resourced Adults With Chronic Pain (Flourish Study)
This study is testing a new app to help Black and LGBTQ+ adults with chronic pain manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688864 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using a cognitive-behavioral eHealth application designed for pain self-management among Black and LGBTQ+ adults experiencing high-impact chronic pain for at least three months. Participants will utilize the EPIO app to help manage their pain and improve daily functioning. The study focuses on understanding how effectively this digital tool can be integrated into the lives of individuals from these under-resourced communities. By assessing user engagement and outcomes, the research seeks to inform future interventions tailored to these populations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Black or LGBTQ+ adults residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa who have been diagnosed with chronic pain for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to a smart mobile device or those with severe untreated psychological illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a valuable digital resource for chronic pain management tailored to the needs of Black and LGBTQ+ adults.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, similar studies utilizing digital health interventions for chronic pain management have shown promise in improving patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as Black and/or LGBTQ+ * Reside in USA * Chronic pain diagnosis for at least 3 months. * Experience chronic pain that makes it harder to do their day-to-day activities * Have daily access to a smart mobile device (smartphone or table) and are willing to use the EPIO app. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to use the digital app for the study * Do not have daily access to a smart mobile device (smartphone or tablet) * Self-report cancer related pain, or severe untreated psychological illness (e.g., psychosis); and/or do not fit into one of the demographic categories listed in #1-3 for inclusion criteria.
Where this trial is running
Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Eleshia J. Morrison, Ph.D. — Mayo Clinic
- Study coordinator: Eleshia J. Morrison, Ph.D.
- Email: Morrison.Eleshia@mayo.edu
- Phone: 507-255-1791
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.