Internet-delivered therapy for 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 study investigates the effects of Internet-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (iACT) on individuals suffering from PTSD and chronic pain. It employs a randomized controlled trial design with a waitlist control group, where participants are divided into two groups: one receiving iACT and the other placed on a waitlist for 12 weeks before receiving the same treatment. The study aims to assess the efficacy of this therapeutic approach through baseline and post-treatment evaluations, including self-report measures and clinician-administered assessments. Participants will be recruited from the Pain Rehabilitation Unit at Skåne University Hospital, ensuring a focused approach to chronic pain management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* a CAPS of ≥25
* subjected to single traumatic events
* were able to understand Swedish
* 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 (ongoing substance dependence, 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 emotional outbursts or 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 (indicated by the MINI and a score of 3 to item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ9))

Where it's running

• Department of Pain Pehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital
  Lund, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Sophia Åkerblom, PhD
• Email: Sophia.akerblom@psy.lu.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.