Chronic Pain, Couples, & Physical Activity

NCT ID: NCT04077164

Last Updated: 2023-10-10

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Total Enrollment

400 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-04-09

Study Completion Date

2020-12-30

Brief Summary

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Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and is estimated to cost the nation more than $560 billion dollars each year. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as essential for maintaining health for all individuals, but is particularly important for individuals with chronic pain (ICPs) as physical activity can prevent further deconditioning and may even improve pain outcomes. Previous literature has shown that certain categories of partner behaviors (e.g., solicitous, punishing, distracting) are associated with different health outcomes for ICPs, and recently researchers have begun examining partner behaviors through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, specifically looking at the effects of autonomy support from a spouse on physical activity among ICPs. Partner autonomy support has been positively associated with physical activity levels and better health outcomes, but no studies to date have explored what factors predict whether or not a partner will use an autonomy supportive interpersonal style (as opposed to a controlling interpersonal style) with the ICP.

Similarly, more research is needed on the mechanisms by which autonomy support promotes positive outcomes for ICPs. Though receiving autonomy support has been linked to increased physical activity and improved mental health, no studies have yet tested the full Self-Determination Theory model as one possible explanation of the link between this form of partner support and desirable health outcomes. In particular, it is important to understand the ICP's perspective on how partner autonomy support influences need satisfaction and autonomous motivation as possible mediators between autonomy support and ICP physical activity. Furthermore, little research has explored other need supportive behaviors or their need frustrating counterparts. The current study will not only provide greater understanding of autonomy support, but will also expand the literature regarding these other need supportive and need thwarting behaviors.

Lastly, given the value of need supportive behaviors from one's partner, it is essential to evaluate how partner perceptions of those need supportive behaviors align with ICP's perceptions of those behaviors. Any need support a partner provides is likely moderated by the ICP's perception of that support.

Detailed Description

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Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and is estimated to cost the nation more than $560 billion dollars each year. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as essential for maintaining health for all individuals, but is particularly important for individuals with chronic pain (ICPs) as physical activity can prevent further deconditioning and may even improve pain outcomes. Previous literature has shown that certain categories of partner behaviors (e.g., solicitous, punishing, distracting) are associated with different health outcomes for ICPs, and recently researchers have begun examining partner behaviors through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, specifically looking at the effects of autonomy support from a spouse on physical activity among ICPs. Partner autonomy support has been positively associated with physical activity levels and better health outcomes, but no studies to date have explored what factors predict whether or not a partner will use an autonomy supportive interpersonal style (as opposed to a controlling interpersonal style) with the ICP.

Similarly, more research is needed on the mechanisms by which autonomy support promotes positive outcomes for ICPs. Though receiving autonomy support has been linked to increased physical activity and improved mental health, no studies have yet tested the full Self-Determination Theory model as one possible explanation of the link between this form of partner support and desirable health outcomes. In particular, it is important to understand the ICP's perspective on how partner autonomy support influences need satisfaction and autonomous motivation as possible mediators between autonomy support and ICP physical activity. Furthermore, little research has explored other need supportive behaviors or their need frustrating counterparts. The current study will not only provide greater understanding of autonomy support, but will also expand the literature regarding these other need supportive and need thwarting behaviors.

Lastly, given the value of need supportive behaviors from one's partner, it is essential to evaluate how partner perceptions of those need supportive behaviors align with ICP's perceptions of those behaviors. Any need support a partner provides is likely moderated by the ICP's perception of that support.

Self-determination theory (SDT) posits that contextual, perceptual, and individual factors may influence how much an individual uses an autonomy supportive interpersonal style through the mediators of basic psychological need satisfaction and on autonomous motivation.

The present study used path analysis to test a SDT model of the relationships between a contextual factor (autonomy support from health care provider), a perceptual factor (partner's perception of ICP motivation for physical activity), an individual factor (partner catastrophizing about ICP's pain), and the sequential mediators of relationship need satisfaction and autonomous motivation with respect to the dependent variable of partner's use of an autonomy supportive interpersonal style.

Conditions

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Chronic Pain Fibromyalgia Osteoarthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic Low-back Pain Chronic Shoulder Pain

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

FAMILY_BASED

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Individuals with Chronic Pain

Individuals who identify as having a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition.

No intervention, observational only.

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention, this study will use self-report information regarding health, social, and behavioral factors for each member of the couple.

Partners

Partners (e.g., life partner, spouse, or significant other) of the individual with the chronic musculoskeletal pain condition.

No intervention, observational only.

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention, this study will use self-report information regarding health, social, and behavioral factors for each member of the couple.

Interventions

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No intervention, observational only.

No intervention, this study will use self-report information regarding health, social, and behavioral factors for each member of the couple.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Currently in a relationship for at least 1 year or more.
* Both individuals in the relationship are 18 years or older.
* One individual in the relationship identifies as having a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition.

Exclusion Criteria

* One or both individuals are 17 years old or younger.
* Neither individual identifies as having a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Illinois Institute of Technology

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Eun-Jeong Lee, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Illinois Institute of Technology

Locations

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Related Links

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https://iitcop.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eUHXgkcdRmHtNdj

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Other Identifiers

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IRB#2019-027

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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