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

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Department of Pain Pehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital

Lund, Sverige, Sweden, 22241