Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management: A Pilot Study

NCT01886885 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB_00061111
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 20
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary objective for this pilot study is to determine if the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) intervention would decrease pain and pain catastrophizing and increase pain acceptance in participants with chronic pain. The secondary objective is to explore if MBCPM will reduce depression and increase quality of life and mindfulness in the same group of participants. The additional aim of the pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting the MBCPM intervention in participants with chronic pain. We hypothesize that participants with chronic pain will show relatively good compliance with completing the MBCPM protocol and will show increased satisfaction associated with improvement in pain-related and other psychosocial indicators of functioning.

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Keywords

Mindfulness; Meditation; Chronic Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The primary objective for this pilot study is to determine if the Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) intervention would decrease pain and pain catastrophizing and increase pain acceptance in participants with chronic pain.

  The following assessments will be administered at the start of the intervention, at the end of the 13 week intervention, and at three month follow-up: Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire, and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale

  6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• The secondary objective is to explore if MBCPM will reduce depression and increase quality of life and mindfulness in the same group of participants.

  6 months

Other Outcomes (1)

• The additional aim of the pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of conducting the MBCPM intervention in participants with chronic pain.

  6 months

Study Arms (1)

MBCPM

There is just one group of participants of no more than 20 people.

Behavioral: Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management Intervention

Interventions

Mindfulness Based Chronic Pain Management Intervention BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) is an intervention developed by Jackie Gardner-Nix, MD for individuals suffering from chronic pain. The focus of MBCPM is to teach clients skills that will facilitate the development of detached observation and reduce the experience of suffering through cognitive re-appraisal. The activities used within MBCPM include mindfulness meditation, gentle stretching/mindful movement, guided imagery, art techniques, psychoeducation, and discussion. There are daily homework assignments of just 5-30 minutes a day in MBCPM. Each class is two hours long with a break in the middle.

MBCPM

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants are 18 years of age and older, English speaking, in chronic pain for 3 months or more,and willing to participate in the 13 sessions.

You may qualify if:

• years of age
• English speaking
• Agree to participate
• Chronic pain for 3 months or more

You may not qualify if:

• Not speaking English
• Cognitive impairment
• Not able to commit to 13 week intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Utah: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84103, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 5, 2013
• First Posted: June 26, 2013
• Study Start: January 1, 2013
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2013
• Study Completion: January 1, 2013
• Last Updated: November 8, 2023

Record last verified: 2013-06

Locations

US (1)