Pain education program for chronic musculoskeletal 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

The KISS project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a pain neuroscience education program (PNE4Adults) on rehabilitation outcomes for patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. This program addresses maladaptive beliefs and psychological factors associated with chronic pain, which can hinder recovery. By combining pain science education with usual care, the study seeks to improve patients' pain management, self-efficacy, and overall quality of life. The study is conducted in specific municipalities in Denmark, targeting adults with chronic pain lasting more than three months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients referred for rehabilitation in the municipalities Køge, Holbæk, and Solrød
* With chronic (\>3 months) musculoskeletal pain.
* Adult patients (≥18 years) - no upper limit
* Able to understand, speak, and write Danish.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known cognitive deficits (e.g., dementia).
* Diagnosed with cancer or other serious pathologies, e.g., cauda equina.
* Pregnancy
* Drug addiction defined as the use of cannabis, opioids, or other drugs.
* Neurologic or psychiatric diagnoses that hinder participation, e.g., stroke and borderline.
* Lack of ability to cooperate.

Where it's running

• Træningsenheden, Holbæk Municipality
  Holbæk, Region Sjælland, Denmark Recruiting
• Træningsenheden, Køge Municipality
  Køge, Region Sjælland, Denmark Recruiting
• Genoptræningscenteret, Solrød Municipality
  Solrød Strand, Region Sjælland, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bettina Eiger, PhD-student — Aalborg University
• Study coordinator: Bettina Eiger, PhD-student
• Email: bettinae@hst.aau.dk
• Phone: +4522988906

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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.