Status:
RECRUITING
Culturally Adapted EAET-H for Chronic Pain Patients Using Medical Cannabis in Israel - A Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tel Aviv University
Conditions:
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Cannabis Use
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a culturally adapted group-based emotional therapy named "Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy" can help reduce chronic pain and improve em...
Detailed Description
The rising prevalence of chronic pain conditions poses a significant challenge to societies and healthcare systems globally. Despite medical advancements, many individuals continue to face chronic pai...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosed with any chronic musculoskeletal pain (≥ three months in duration). widespread pain or fibromyalgia or any combination of these conditions;
- Treated with medical Cannabis;
- Physical and mental ability to participate in group discussions;
- Explicitly endorsed an interest in exploring potential emotional factors contributing to their somatic symptoms;
- Signed informed consent form
Exclusion
- The following conditions will be excluded: confirmed hip/knee osteoarthritis, radiculopathy, electromyography-confirmed "tunnel" syndromes, autoimmune disease that typically generates pain (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus, sickle cell disease), cancer, and chronic infection associated with pain;
- Severe mental illness or psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, multiple personality disorder, or dissociative identity disorder not controlled with medications. In addition, active suicide or violence risk in the past year, active severe alcohol or substance use disorder.
- Unable to fluently read or converse in Hebrew;
- Participation in any other clinical study or program focusing on psychological or behavioral intervention.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 9 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07168707
Start Date
July 9 2025
End Date
January 1 2026
Last Update
September 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital
Tel Aviv, Israel, 6772830