Brief Intervention for Chronic Pain and History of Stressful Experiences

Purpose

The goal of this study is to understand whether a brief, three session program can be helpful in reducing symptoms related to both chronic pain and stressful experiences/trauma.

Conditions

  • Chronic Pain
  • Trauma
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 21 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Presence of a chronic pain condition (pain for at least 3 months or more) - History of psychosocial trauma or stressful experience (Adverse Childhood Events questionnaire [ACEs] score of ≥ 3 OR Trauma History Questionnaire Score [THQ] of ≥ 2) - English fluency - Access to a smartphone, laptop, or computer - Able to participate in the intervention via a virtual platform

Exclusion Criteria

  • Unable to participate in 3 weekly sessions - Unable to complete study procedures due to the presence of delirium, dementia, psychosis, or other cognitive impairment

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Brief Intervention
  • Behavioral: Trauma Focused Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
    The intervention is three-session program which includes pain neuroscience education, education on the relationship between trauma and chronic pain, and skills training to reduce pain- and stress-related symptoms.

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Study Contact