Psychological Treatment Targeting Acceptance and Compassion in Chronic Pain Patients (NCT03504904) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Psychological Treatment Targeting Acceptance and Compassion in Chronic Pain Patients
Sweden71 participantsStarted 2014-11-13
Plain-language summary
This trial is a randomized controlled study aiming to investigate the effect of an 8-week internet-based intervention focused on acceptance and compassion or a wait-list control group. Primary treatments outcomes are Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and Pain Disability index (PDI). Secondary outcomes were Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS-S), Anxiety sensitivity index (ASI), Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI), Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI) and Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ). A six month follow-up was conducted. Findings showed significantly greater levels of acceptance (CPAQ), self-compassion (SCS) and reduction in activity limitation (PDI) measured with the primary outcomes for the treatment group after the intervention with effect sizes raging from small to moderate and these results were maintained at six-month follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* have experienced pain for more than three months,
* have been medically investigated (within the past year)
* be at least 18 years of age
* have regular access to a computer and the internet
* reported self-criticism measured with the Self-Compassion Scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
* planned surgery
* ongoing medical investigation that could impede participation in the study,
* suffering from acute physical or psychological conditions,
* very severe symptoms of depression (i.e., defined as a score of \>2 on item 9 on MADRS-S and information from telephone screening)
* ongoing psychological treatment,
* not being fluent with the Swedish language since all the material would be in Swedish.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire (CPAQ)
Timeframe: At 3, 8 weeks (post-treatment) and 6 months follow-up
2
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS)
Timeframe: At 3, 8 weeks (post-treatment) and 6 months follow-up
3
Pain Disability index (PDI)
Timeframe: At 8 weeks (post-treatment) and 6 months follow-up