Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Upper Extremity Pain (Repetitive Stress Injury) (NCT06903962) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Upper Extremity Pain (Repetitive Stress Injury)
United States40 participantsStarted 2025-03-28
Plain-language summary
The goal of this nonrandomized pilot study is to test a mind-body interventional approach for the treatment of chronic upper extremity pain or repetitive stress injury of the upper extremity (wrist/shoulder/elbow).
1. To determine if a mind-body intervention improves upper extremity functional capacity (ie., Disability of Arm Shoulder Hand - DASH) among people with chronic wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain
2. To determine if a mind-body intervention decreases pain intensity, pain-related anxiety, and overall somatic complaints in our trial participants.
3. To tailor the intervention and the outcomes assessment procedures for conducting a trial in a population with upper extremity pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult (≥ 18 years of age)
. A disability score ≥ 40 as per the QuickDASH survey
. Presence of pain and perceived disability for a minimum of 3 months
. Willing to engage in a Mind-Body intervention
. Positive visualization test (onset of pain when patients visualize themselves performing tasks that generally bring on pain)
Exclusion criteria
. Clear organic diagnosis of pain (e.g., cancer, infection, etc…) not inclusive of non-specific findings on imaging studies (e.g., mild arthritis)
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?
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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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Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH)