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HOnest Placebos With Explanations: Evaluating Open-Label Placebos for Chronic Pain
Led by Rhode Island Hospital · Updated on 2025-04-27
340
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of rationale condition when taking open-label placebos on pain by 1) comparing each rationale to the no rationale control condition and the no treatment control condition; and 2) comparing the rationale conditions to each other. We also aim to examine the effect of rationale condition on prescription opioid use by 1) comparing each rationale to the no rationale control condition and the no treatment control condition; and 2) comparing the rationale conditions to each other. This study will include patients with chronic low back pain. The main question it aims to answer is: How do rationales influence the effects of open-label placebos? Researchers will compare different rationales given when taking an open-label placebo and a no-treatment group and a no rationale group taking OLPs.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
HOnest Placebos With Explanations: Evaluating Open-Label Placebos for Chronic Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Chronic pain lasting at least 3 months with pain intensity 4/10 or higher and interference 3/10 or higher
- At least 18 years old
- English speaking
- Have a smartphone or computer with video access
- Chronic pain mainly in the lower back (tentative)
You will not qualify if you...
- Chronic pain caused by cancer diagnosis
- Over 89 years of age
- Suspected allergy to any placebo ingredient
- Currently receiving worker's compensation
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02906
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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