Improving sleep quality for patients with chronic pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on addressing the high prevalence of insomnia among patients suffering from chronic pain. It compares a group-based program that includes sleep literacy, sleep restriction, stimulus control, and metacognitive therapy against standard treatment-as-usual (TAU). The goal is to determine if this comprehensive approach can lead to better sleep quality and potentially alleviate pain symptoms. The study targets adult patients referred for pain evaluation at the University Hospital of North Norway.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who, after clinical examination at University hospital of Northern Norway (UNN) fill the criteria for a chronic non-malignant pain diagnosis according to ICD-10.
* Satisfy criteria for a comorbid insomnia
* Both first-time referrals and former referred patients.

Exclusion Criteria:

* A comorbid drug abuse diagnosis (ICD-10)
* An ongoing compensation and/or insurance case related to a health issue, illness or treatment
* Drug treatment using \>100 morphine equivalents
* Participation in other group-based treatments at the UNN Pain Department or the Physical Outpatient Medical Clinic (must be completed before inclusion)

Where it's running

• UiT The Arctic University of Norway
  Tromsø, Troms County, Norway Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Oddgeir Friborg, PhD — UiT The Arctic University of Norway
• Study coordinator: Oddgeir Friborg, PhD
• Email: oddgeir.friborg@uit.no
• Phone: 4777646772

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.