Group-based pain management for low-income patients
Group-based Integrative Pain Management: A Multi-level Approach to Address Intersectional Stigma and Social Isolation in Diverse Primary Care Safety Net Patients With Chronic Pain
This study is testing whether group-based pain management techniques, like medical visits and acupuncture, can help low-income patients with chronic pain feel better and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Francisco, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06327542 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve pain management for socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals suffering from chronic pain by implementing group-based integrative models in primary care safety net clinics. It will utilize a pragmatic 2x2 randomized factorial design to test two interventions: integrative group medical visits and group acupuncture, involving 360 participants. The approach focuses on addressing barriers to care, enhancing patient-clinician communication, and fostering social support among diverse low-income patients. The study seeks to reduce disparities in pain assessment and treatment through a biopsychosocial framework.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are fluent in English or Spanish, have a diagnosis of chronic pain for more than three months, and are panelled to a primary care provider at one of the study clinics.
Not a fit: Patients who have received group-based pain management or acupuncture treatment in the past three months, or those undergoing active cancer treatment, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide more effective and equitable pain management options for low-income patients with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using group-based models for pain management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥ 18 * Fluency in English or Spanish * Panelled to a primary care provider at one of the study clinics * Diagnosis of chronic pain (\> 3 months) * Had a primary care visit for chronic pain within the past six months * Ability to provide a phone number * Able to participate in groups * Intent to be available for up to 24 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Received group-based pain management in the past 3 months * Received acupuncture treatment for pain in the past 3 months * Active cancer treatment * Inability to provide informed consent due to mental illness or cognitive impairment
Where this trial is running
San Francisco, California
- Tom Waddell Urban Health Clinic — San Francisco, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Maria Chao, DrPH, MPA — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Julia Wu, MPH
- Email: Julia.Wu@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-502-8733
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.