Support program for home care workers managing chronic pain
Translating an Intervention to Address Chronic Pain Among Home Care Workers
NA · Oregon Health and Science University · NCT05492903
This study is testing a new support program to help home care workers manage their chronic pain better and improve their overall health and safety on the job.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Oregon Health and Science University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Portland, Oregon) |
| Trial ID | NCT05492903 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to adapt an established peer-led program to support home care workers (HCWs) dealing with chronic pain. The new program, COMPASS for Navigating Pain (COMPASS-NP), integrates injury protection strategies with pain education and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help HCWs manage their pain effectively. By addressing the unique challenges faced by HCWs, the program seeks to reduce pain interference in their work and improve their overall safety, health, and well-being. The intervention builds on previous successful outcomes from a related program, aiming to fill the gap in addressing chronic pain specifically.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are home care workers aged 18 and older who experience chronic pain and work at least 4 hours per week.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously participated in the original COMPASS program or are currently pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and work performance for home care workers suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies using similar peer-led interventions have shown significant positive outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this new program.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years (adults) * Employed as a home care worker * Has chronic pain (pain lasting 3+ months and \> 4 average intensity) * The presence of pain interference with work (response of 'agree' or 'strongly agree' on single-item) * Currently working 4 hours or more per week * Access to the internet with a video capable device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or computer) Exclusion Criteria: * Prior exposure to the original COMPASS program * Experiencing a surgery in the prior 6 months * Current pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study period.
Where this trial is running
Portland, Oregon
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, Oregon, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ryan Olson, PhD
- Email: olsonry@ohsu.edu
- Phone: 5034942501
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.
Conditions: Pain Management, Ergonomics, Wounds and Injuries, injury prevention, pain management, ergonomics, home care workers, total worker health