Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder (NCT06865560) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
United States11 participantsStarted 2025-06-03
Plain-language summary
The study is intended to test whether a group-based Zoom behavioral treatment can help adults with chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) learn effective strategies for reducing pain, disability and other problems that can come with these conditions (such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty managing emotions).
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Be able to read, write and speak English
* Have Internet access and audio-visual conferencing capability (e.g., Zoom meetings by phone or computer) in the home
* Widespread pain and has opioid use disorder (OUD)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of autoimmune disease, spinal cord injury, cancer.
* Currently receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy, EAET, or other psychological therapies for pain
* Open litigation regarding chronic pain in the past 1 year, as assessed in preliminary study screening.
* Inability to provide informed consent and complete study procedures (e.g., indications of suspected major cognitive impairment via observations of study staff during consenting) that would preclude comprehension or participation in study protocols.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding
* Any other diseases or conditions that would make a patient unsuitable for study participation as determined by the site principal investigators.
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
Mean scores on the Treatment Acceptability and Adherence Scale (TAAS) at the post intervention timepoint.
Timeframe: Approximately day 70
2
Feasibility: Session attendance
Timeframe: Approximately day 70
3
Feasibility: Combined completion of in-session and between-session practices