Improving Functioning in Persons With Chronic Pain Post-SCI Through Virtual Classroom Education

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

75 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-03-31

Study Completion Date

2019-12-31

Brief Summary

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Chronic pain (pain that is that is present for a long period of time) is very common among people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

The purpose of this study is to compare how well two different web-based education programs reduce the level to which chronic pain interferes with daily activities and well-being.

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Detailed Description

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Chronic pain (pain that is present for a long period of time) is common among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The pain is often severe and can affect daily activities. Unfortunately, common treatments such as medications provide incomplete relief from chronic pain. Thus, persons with SCI have to find alternate ways to live a happy, healthy, and productive life, even with some pain.

The purpose of this study is to compare how well two different web-based education programs reduce the level to which chronic pain interferes with daily activities and well-being.

Conditions

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Chronic Pain Spinal Cord Injuries

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Web-Based Education Program Type 1

The education program involves ten weeks of web-based classes (1.5 hours per class) given once per week with daily homework assignments of approximately 30 minutes per day.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Education Program Type 1

Intervention Type OTHER

The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Web-Based Education Program Type 2

The education program involves ten weeks of web-based classes (1.5 hours per class) given once per week with daily homework assignments of approximately 30 minutes per day.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Education Program Type 2

Intervention Type OTHER

The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Interventions

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Education Program Type 1

The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Intervention Type OTHER

Education Program Type 2

The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* SCI for at least one year
* Chronic pain for at least three months that is moderate to severe
* Fluent in English
* Not currently starting a new pain treatment or changing a previous pain treatment

Exclusion Criteria

* Lack of access to a computer with high-speed internet access, at home or another location
* Cancer or conditions that may worsen over time (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer's disease) and may affect physical or mental functioning
* Significant difficulties with learning or memory
* Previous participation in a health and function education program specifically designed for people with chronic pain and SCI
* Inability to understand English well
* Other conditions not related to SCI that cause pain (such as fibromyalgia)

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No