Comparing personalized and standardized cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain
Network-Based vs. Standardized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Chronic Primary Pain: A Single-Case Experimental Design With Randomized Baselines
This study is testing whether personalized cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with chronic pain feel better compared to standard therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kaiserslautern-Landau Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Landau) |
| Trial ID | NCT06784141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with standardized CBT for patients suffering from chronic primary pain. Utilizing a balanced repeated measures design, participants will receive either personalized or standardized CBT, with their outcomes measured across various parameters such as pain intensity and disability. Recruitment will occur at university outpatient clinics in Germany, and the study will assess the impact of personalized treatment on chronic pain management. The hypothesis is that personalized CBT will yield comparable or improved outcomes compared to standardized CBT.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of chronic pain lasting at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients with acute suicidality, substance abuse issues, or those currently undergoing psychotherapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain patients, leading to better pain management and improved quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated the feasibility of personalized CBT approaches, suggesting potential for success in this novel comparison.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * main diagnosis of chronic pain (i.e. pain persists for at least 6 months and is the most prominent/most burdensome symptom) * subjective impairment/disability (yes-no) * access to a smartphone compatible with the app mPath Exclusion Criteria: * acute hazard due to suicidality, substance abuse, and/or psychosis * only migraine/headache or migraine/headache are the focus of pain * analphabetism * insufficient German knowledge * current psychotherapy * current participation in another intervention study * physical inability to take part in therapy and study sessions
Where this trial is running
Landau
- RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie des Erwachsenenalters — Landau, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Felicitas Kininger, M.Sc.
- Email: f.kininger@rptu.de
- Phone: +49 6431 280-356-53
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.