Status:

COMPLETED

Integrating Mind-Body Skills With Physical Activity to Improve Physical and Emotional Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Pain

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aims of this study are to adapt, pilot, and examine the credibility, acceptability, and feasibility of an evidence-based mind-body program, the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program for Chronic P...

Detailed Description

The study has three phases. In phase I, the investigators are adapting the 3RP as a multidisciplinary team, and then conducting two focus groups. In phase two, the investigators are piloting the p3RP ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male and female patients, age 18 years or older
  • Have nonmalignant chronic pain for more than 3 months
  • Able to perform a 6-minute walk test
  • Owns a smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0
  • Willingness and ability to participate in the 3RP intervention and to comply with the requirements of the study protocol (including weekly sessions and DMD use)
  • 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
  • Leads a sedentary lifestyle

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with medical illness expected to worsen in the next 6 months
  • Serious mental illness or instability for which hospitalization may be likely in the next 6 months
  • Current suicidal ideation reported on self-report
  • Lifetime history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychotic disorder, or substance dependence
  • Current substance use disorder, within the past 6 months
  • Practice of yoga/meditation, or other mind-body techniques that elicit the relaxation response, once per week for 45 minutes or more within the last 3 months or less
  • Regular use of DMD in the last 3 months
  • Engagement in regular intensive physical exercise for \>30 minute daily
  • Unable to walk without use of assistance (e.g., wheelchair, walker)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

82 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03412916

Start Date

October 1 2017

End Date

June 30 2020

Last Update

October 14 2025

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Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114