CompletedNot Applicable

Feasibility of Using Holographic Memory Resolution® (HMR) in Patients/Clients With Pain

United States60 participantsStarted 2021-10-25

Plain-language summary

Study Purpose: This study will explore the feasibility of administering Holographic Memory Resolution® (HMR) to adults who are experiencing chronic pain for 6 months or more.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age 18 years or older * Suffering from pain of 4 or greater intensity on a 0-10 scale with "0" being no pain and "10" being worst possible pain. * Pain symptoms will have been present for at least 6 months. Patients with chronic migraine headaches will be eligible if headaches occur at least every two months. * Associated symptoms could include anxiety, depression, or physical symptoms such as pain, migraines, or other symptoms that have interfered with quality of life or work/life balance. * Interested clients will have primary care provider agreement to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of psychosis or schizoaffective disorder, personality disorder, or suicidal ideation. * Clients taking mood altering substances and those that have a propensity toward altering delta, theta, alpha, and beta wave ranges will be excluded. These substances include but are not limited to Cannabis/Marijuana/ hashish/THC, PCP, phencyclidine, or Angel dust, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Opioids/heroin, Clozapine (+++delta/slow waves/- - alpha waves), Lithium, Stimulants/ (Illicit: Cocaine, Methamphetamine), and Hallucinogens/MDMA (ecstasy)/LSD. * Clients who ingest alcohol must be 3 months abstinent/in recovery before session if alcohol dependent and 48 hours abstinent before session if not alcohol dependent/in recovery.

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.

1This trial tested something called Holographic Memory Resolution, which I hadn't heard of before — can you help me understand what this therapy actually involves and whether there's solid evidence supporting it for chronic pain or PTSD beyond just checking whether people finished the sessions?
2The trial was only measuring whether people completed the HMR intervention, not whether it actually reduced pain or PTSD symptoms — so what does that mean about what we actually know regarding whether it works?
3Since this trial is now completed, do you know if the results have been published anywhere, and what the completion rates showed about whether patients found it tolerable or useful?
4Given that this was a feasibility study rather than a randomized controlled trial, would you recommend I consider more established treatments for chronic pain or trauma first before exploring something like HMR?
5This study included people with chronic pain, headaches, migraines, and post-traumatic stress — given my specific situation, do you think the type of patients in this trial is similar enough to my case that the findings would even be relevant to me?

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

Completion Rate of an HMR Intervention

Timeframe: Following 4 HMR sessions, approximately 8-9 weeks per participant.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05001399

SponsorBillings Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-29

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.