Group-based Integrative Pain Management in Primary Care Safety Net Clinics (NCT06327542) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group-based Integrative Pain Management in Primary Care Safety Net Clinics
United States360 participantsStarted 2024-07-12
Plain-language summary
Socioeconomically disadvantaged populations have a high prevalence of chronic pain, exacerbated by social isolation, intersectional stigma, and disparities in pain assessment and treatment options. Effective interventions using a multilevel, biopsychosocial approach are needed to decrease the unequal burden of pain. The proposed study will test group-based integrative models of pain management in primary care safety net clinics to improve pain care for racially and ethnically diverse low-income patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged ≥ 18
* Fluency in English or Spanish
* Panelled to a primary care provider at one of the study clinics
* Diagnosis of chronic pain (\> 3 months)
* Had a primary care visit for chronic pain within the past six months
* Ability to provide a phone number
* Able to participate in groups
* Intent to be available for up to 24 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Received group-based pain management in the past 3 months
* Received acupuncture treatment for pain in the past 3 months
* Active cancer treatment
* Inability to provide informed consent due to mental illness or cognitive impairment
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
Change in pain impact measured as a composite score of pain intensity, pain interference, and physical function.
Timeframe: Baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks
2
Change in Social support and Pain Questionnaire (SPQ)