Efficacy of a Chronic Pain Treatment Prior to Gender-affirming Surgery (NCT06443164) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of a Chronic Pain Treatment Prior to Gender-affirming Surgery
United States78 participantsStarted 2024-05-15
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to examine a single-session, 2-hour group intervention provided to a population of transgender or gender-diverse patients with chronic pain prior to gender-affirming surgery, to determine if participants who receive the intervention have less pain-related distress compared to participants randomly assigned to the control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. affiliated with the OHSU Transgender Health Program and have completed their initial consultation for gender-affirming surgery,
. who have chronic pain (defined as \> 3 months of pain),
. who rate their average level of pain intensity as at least a 4 or higher (on 0-10 pain scale)
. who have fluency in English. Empowered Relief may only be delivered by a certified instructor, and for this research study the instructor is only able to offer the curriculum in English.
Exclusion criteria
. have had a pain-focused behavioral therapy in the past year, or
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
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Pain Catastrophizing
Timeframe: Participants will be assessed as part of a cohort for up to 7 months. There will be a total of three cohorts.