Virtual group visits for managing 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 research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based platform designed for chronic pain management, focusing on mindfulness techniques. Participants will engage in a 9-week program that includes access to the Our Whole Lives (OWL) e-health platform and weekly live-online mindfulness group sessions. The study will compare outcomes between a group receiving full engagement with OWL and a control group with minimal engagement. Follow-up surveys and optional interviews will assess the impact of the intervention on pain management and related outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* English-speaking adults
* Over the age of 18
* Experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. (Pain may have more than one source; Pain must be non-malignant; Participant must have an average pain intensity of ≥ 4 (1 out of 10) in the past 7 days; Participant must meet the chronic criteria of a pain problem that has persisted at least 3 months, and has resulted in pain on at least half the days in the past 6 months)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inability to understand English at a level necessary for informed consent and understanding participation instructions, and participating in the group;
* Serious underlying systemic or co-morbid conditions or life event that precludes physical or cognitive ability to participate in the study.
* Severe depression
* Current mania or psychosis;
* Active heroin or cocaine use in the past 3 months
* Heavy alcohol use
* Known or planned pregnancy

Where it's running

• Cambridge Health Alliance Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
  Malden, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Paula Gardiner, MD, MPH — Cambridge Health Alliance
• Study coordinator: Paula Gardiner
• Email: pgardiner@challiance.org
• Phone: 617 806 8735

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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.