Improving Functioning in Persons With Chronic Pain Post-SCI Through Virtual Classroom Education

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Injuries

In brief

Chronic pain (pain that is that is present for a long period of time) is very common among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to compare how well two different web-based education programs reduce the level to which chronic pain interferes with daily activities and well-being.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02561676

Run by

Kessler Foundation

People needed

75

Starts

2015-03-01

Expected to finish

2019-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2020-05-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• SCI for at least one year
• Chronic pain for at least three months that is moderate to severe
• Fluent in English
• Not currently starting a new pain treatment or changing a previous pain treatment

You may not qualify if…

• Lack of access to a computer with high-speed internet access, at home or another location
• Cancer or conditions that may worsen over time (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Alzheimer's disease) and may affect physical or mental functioning
• Significant difficulties with learning or memory
• Previous participation in a health and function education program specifically designed for people with chronic pain and SCI
• Inability to understand English well
• Other conditions not related to SCI that cause pain (such as fibromyalgia)

Where it is running

• Kessler Foundation — West Orange, New Jersey, United States

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