Status:
COMPLETED
iACT for PTSD and Chronic Pain : a Development Pilot Series
Lead Sponsor:
Skane University Hospital
Conditions:
PTSD
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for PTSD and comorbid chronic pain. First, a pilot study (no randomization; N=10) wil...
Detailed Description
Objective: The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) for PTSD and comorbid chronic pain. Sample size: 10 participants. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- a CAPS of ≥25
- subjected to single traumatic events
- were able to understand Swedish
- had symptoms of chronic pain that interfered significantly with everyday life
- were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
- were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
- stable dose of medication
- able to read and write in Swedish
- had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access
Exclusion
- repeated and extensive traumatic events
- had other acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ongoing substance dependence, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression)
- were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
- had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to emotional outbursts or self-harming behavior
- had health risks due to medical reasons;
- had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
- current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention (indicated by the MINI and a score of 3 to item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ9))
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04306809
Start Date
August 1 2020
End Date
March 31 2022
Last Update
November 1 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Pain Pehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital
Lund, Sverige, Sweden, 22241