CompletedNot Applicable

Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation of Patients With Chronic Widespread Pain

Denmark192 participantsStarted 2011-05

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of the current study is to evaluate the outcome of an interdisciplinary multi-component rehabilitation programme customized to patients with chronic widespread pain (CWP) based on multidimensional diagnostic assessment including sub-grouping, and aiming to improve functional ability in everyday life. The hypothesis is that a patient-focused multi-disciplinary rehabilitation approach will improve both functional ability and quality of life for patients with CWP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * age above 18 * fulfills the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 classification criteria of widespread musculoskeletal pain i.e. reporting of pain axially and in all 4 body quadrants for a minimum duration of 3 months * willing to participate in a 2-week group-based rehabilitation programme Exclusion Criteria: * severe physical impairment necessitating assistance in personal activities of daily living * concurrent history of major psychiatric disorder not related to the pain disorder * other medical conditions capable of causing patients symptoms (e.g. uncontrolled inflammatory/autoimmune disorder, uncontrolled endocrine disorder, malignancy) * not Danish speaking * enrollment in any other clinical trial within the last 30 days

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)

Timeframe: change from baseline at the end of intervention and 6 months follow-up

SF-36 Mental Composite Score

Timeframe: change from baseline at the end of intervention and 6 months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01352052

SponsorFrederiksberg University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-01

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