Managing Pain and Cognitions in Older Adults With Early Cognitive Decline and Chronic Pain

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

260 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-06-20

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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The investigators aim to conduct a fully powered randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of two symptom management programs for older adults with early cognitive decline (either self-reported or confirmed by testing) and chronic pain, Active Brains 1 and Active Brains 2. The investigators will assess how each program may help in improving multimodal physical, cognitive and emotional function. The investigators will also assess whether improvements in outcomes from the two programs are maintained through 6-months follow-up. The investigators will also explore whether improvements in outcomes are mediated by nonadaptive pain reactions, adaptive coping, social factors and compensatory strategies and modified by demographic and clinical predictors. Both programs will be delivered virtually (Zoom).

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Detailed Description

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The investigators aim to conduct a fully powered randomized controlled trial to establish efficacy of two symptom management programs for older adults with early cognitive decline (either self-reported or confirmed by testing) and chronic pain, Active Brains 1 and Active Brains 2. The investigators will assess how the two programs may help in improving multimodal physical, cognitive and emotional function. The investigators will also assess whether improvements in outcomes are maintained through 6-months follow-up. The investigators will also explore whether improvements in outcomes are mediated by nonadaptive pain reactions, adaptive coping, social factors and compensatory strategies and modified by demographic and clinical predictors, and type of early cognitive decline. Both programs will be delivered virtually (Zoom).

Each group meets for eight, 90 minutes sessions over the secure Zoom platform. Each group has 5-8 participants. Participants receive a treatment manual. There are 3 assessment points: baseline, post program and 6-month follow-up. Assessments involve self-report questionnaires, a walk test and a neuropsychological evaluation.

Conditions

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Chronic Pain Mild Cognitive Impairment Older Adults Physical Activity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Active Brains 1

Active Brains 1 uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The Active Brains sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with weekly meetings and a focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. Active Brains 1 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Active Brains 1

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Active Brains 1 uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The Active Brains sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with weekly meetings and a focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. Active Brains 1 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Active Brains 2

This active comparison condition controls for the effect of time spent, group member support/feedback and interventionist support/feedback. Active Brains 2 addresses population-specific challenges of chronic pain and early cognitive decline symptoms. Participants also receive lifestyle education consistent from public health recommendations and standards for health promotion (e.g., "Sleep", "Nutrition", "Healthy Weight" and "Medical appointments". The Active Brains 2 program consists on 8 group sessions (each session is 90 minutes) that occur concurrently with the active intervention condition. The Active Brains 2 is conducted in the same format as Active Brains 1, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. Active Brains 2 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Active Brains 2

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This active comparison condition controls for the effect of time spent, group member support/feedback and interventionist support/feedback. Active Brains 2 addresses population-specific challenges of chronic pain and early cognitive decline symptoms. Participants also receive lifestyle education consistent from public health recommendations and standards for health promotion (e.g., "Sleep", "Nutrition", "Healthy Weight" and "Medical appointments". The Active Brains 2 program consists on 8 group sessions (each session is 90 minutes) that occur concurrently with the active intervention condition. The Active Brains 2 is conducted in the same format as Active Brains 1, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. Active Brains 2 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Interventions

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Active Brains 1

Active Brains 1 uses a multimodal approach to introduce and reinforce new skills, including didactics, in-session activities, discussions and weekly practice assignments (homework). The Active Brains sessions teach skills and strategies to manage early cognitive concerns and chronic pain. The format is an 8-week program with weekly meetings and a focus on relaxation response strategies, cognitive behavioral training, positive psychology and mind-body interactions. Active Brains 1 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Active Brains 2

This active comparison condition controls for the effect of time spent, group member support/feedback and interventionist support/feedback. Active Brains 2 addresses population-specific challenges of chronic pain and early cognitive decline symptoms. Participants also receive lifestyle education consistent from public health recommendations and standards for health promotion (e.g., "Sleep", "Nutrition", "Healthy Weight" and "Medical appointments". The Active Brains 2 program consists on 8 group sessions (each session is 90 minutes) that occur concurrently with the active intervention condition. The Active Brains 2 is conducted in the same format as Active Brains 1, but participants are not taught the mind-body, walking or cognitive-behavioral skills. Active Brains 2 uses a wrist-worn digital monitoring device (ActiGraph) for recording of physical activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male and female outpatients, age 60 years or older
* Have nonmalignant chronic pain for more than 3 months
* Reports early cognitive decline (subjective or objective)
* Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status-30 score greater than or equal to 17
* Functional Activities Questionnaire score less than 9
* Able to perform a 6-minute walk test at an accelerated pace
* English fluency/literacy
* Willingness and ability to participate and use an ActiGraph watch and smartphone app to view and sync the step count and sleep data
* Free of concurrent psychotropic or pain medication for at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of treatment, OR stable on current psychotropic or pain medication for a minimum of 6 weeks and willing to maintain a stable dose
* Cleared by a medical doctor for study participation and no self-reported concerns about physical functioning on the revised Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; score 0)

Exclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with dementia or neurodegenerative disease
* Diagnosed with medical illness expected to worsen in the next 6 months
* Diagnosed with serious untreated mental illness (i.e., schizophrenia) or untreated substance use disorder
* Current suicidal ideation reported on self-report
* Engaging in regular mindfulness practice \> 45 min/week or has completed a course of cognitive behavioral therapy in the past 3 months
* Regular use of a digital-monitoring device
* Engagement in regular intensive physical exercise for \>30 minute daily

Minimum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No