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New Peer-Led program teaches pain Self-Management for spinal cord injury

NCT ID NCT07212725

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a 7-week, peer-led program for adults with spinal cord injury and chronic pain. The program combined education about pain neuroscience with body-based tools like red light therapy, massage, and guided movement. Twelve participants attended group sessions and individual coaching to build sustainable pain management habits. The goal was to see if the program could reduce pain interference in daily life and encourage lasting behavior change.

What this could mean

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Active substance
peer-led pain self-management program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, non-drug way for people with spinal cord injury to reduce how much pain interferes with daily life.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (12 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. The program requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

12 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2025

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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You can participate in this study if you: * Have a spinal cord injury (SCI) from a traumatic or non-traumatic cause, experiencing neuropathic/chronic pain * Are age 18 years or older, and living in Canada * Can read, speak, and understand English, and have reliable internet access * Can commit to 10 weeks of data collection (a check-in every 5th day) starting 3 weeks prior to the 7-week intervention, and a 3-month post-intervention follow-up survey. You cannot participate in this study if you: * Have an SCI or dysfunction from congenital (e.g., spina bifida), or, other neurological conditions (e.g., MS). * Are currently participating in CBT or other pain-focused therapy * Are unwilling or unable to keep pain-related medication stable for the 10-week study period

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain management Self-management behaviors Spinal cord injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of British Columbia

    Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V9, Canada

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