Objectives: To investigate the effect on pain of a stress reducing treatment that combine Internet based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) and physiotherapy in persons with chronic widespread pain (CWP) and to examine factors predicting potential improvement. Methods: 200 persons with CWP will be recruited from different parts of Region Västra Götaland (VGR) in Sweden, and randomized into two groups. Group 1: Combined intervention of stress reducing I-CBT and Physiotherapy. Group 2: Physiotherapy only. The participants complete a battery of questionnaires of symptoms and health related aspects at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 months. Interventions will take place at local rehabilitation centers in VGR.
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Pain intensity
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 6 months, 12 months and 24 months.
Pain spread
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 6 months, 12 months and 24 months.