Behavioral Interventions for Chronic Pain and Opioid-Related Problems

NCT ID: NCT03298269

Last Updated: 2021-12-10

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

95 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-09-26

Study Completion Date

2020-10-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement versus a social support group (supportive counseling) intervention for chronic pain patients receiving long-term opioid pharmacotherapy for pain.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) is a group behavioral intervention led by a therapist that combines training in mindfulness, cognitive reappraisal, and savoring skills.

Supportive Counseling

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Supportive Counseling

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A support group led by a therapist will allow participants to express emotions, share experiences, and receive social support.

Interventions

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Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement

Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) is a group behavioral intervention led by a therapist that combines training in mindfulness, cognitive reappraisal, and savoring skills.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Supportive Counseling

A support group led by a therapist will allow participants to express emotions, share experiences, and receive social support.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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MORE Support Group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-60+
* Current chronic pain condition
* Current use of prescription opioid agonist or mixed agonist-antagonist analgesics for \>90 days

Exclusion Criteria

* Prior experience with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention
* Active suicidality, schizophrenia, psychotic disorder, and/or severe substance dependence (other than opioid dependence)
* Opioid misuse as determined by Current Opioid Misuse Measure
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

100 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Utah

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Eric Garland

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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College of Social Work

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Garland EL, Hudak J, Hanley AW, Nakamura Y. Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement reduces opioid dose in primary care by strengthening autonomic regulation during meditation. Am Psychol. 2020 Sep;75(6):840-852. doi: 10.1037/amp0000638.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 32915027 (View on PubMed)

Garland EL, Hanley AW, Riquino MR, Reese SE, Baker AK, Salas K, Yack BP, Bedford CE, Bryan MA, Atchley R, Nakamura Y, Froeliger B, Howard MO. Mindfulness-oriented recovery enhancement reduces opioid misuse risk via analgesic and positive psychological mechanisms: A randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2019 Oct;87(10):927-940. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000390.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 31556669 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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1618

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id