Internet-delivered ACT for youth with PTSD and 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 pilot study will provide a 2-week internet-delivered ACT program for youths aged 15-24 with PTSD and chronic pain. All participants receive the treatment, delivered through a secure online platform with periodic telephone check-ins from a psychologist. Assessments occur at baseline, post-treatment, and at 3-month follow-up, including clinician-administered PTSD testing and self-reports. Participants are recruited from a pain rehabilitation unit and must meet specific PTSD and pain criteria to participate.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria

* a CAPS of ≥25 and a diagnosis of PTSD
* subjected to single traumatic events
* aged 15-24 years
* had symptoms of chronic pain that interfered significantly with everyday life
* were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
* were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
* stable dose of medication
* able to read and write in Swedish
* had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access

Exclusion criteria

* repeated and extensive traumatic events
* had other acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, )
* were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
* had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to self-harming behavior
* had health risks due to medical reasons
* had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
* current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention

Where it's running

• Department of pain rehabilitation
  Lund, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Sophia Åkerblom, phd — Skane University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Sophia Åkerblom, Associate professor
• Email: sophia.akerblom@skane.se
• Phone: 0046707790415

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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.