Cognitive behavioral therapy for long-term pain in rheumatic diseases
Official title: Evaluation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Long-term Pain in Rheumatic Disease, Including Validation the Questionnaire of AE-FS
Run by Diakonhjemmet Hospital · NCT06413914 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with long-term pain from rheumatic diseases manage their pain better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Diakonhjemmet Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo, Oslo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06413914 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals diagnosed with a rheumatic disorder who experience long-term pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently participating in another therapy during the study period may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in managing long-term pain associated with rheumatic diseases. It aims to validate a Norwegian version of the Avoidance-Endurance Questionnaire (AE-FS) and explore its relationship with other questionnaires, such as the Pain Catastrophizing Scale. The intervention targets patients experiencing chronic pain and seeks to understand how CBT can facilitate changes in pain perception and coping mechanisms. The study is conducted at Diakonhjemmet Hospital in Oslo, focusing on a population with diverse rheumatic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for patients with rheumatic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * A rheumatic disorder and a long term pain condition * Written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in another therapy during the study periode
Where it's running
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Diakonhjemmet Sykehus
Oslo, Oslo, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kåre Osnes, PhD
- Email: kare.osnes@diakonsyk.no
- Phone: +47 92833866
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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.