New Peer-Led program teaches pain Self-Management for spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07212725
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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University of British Columbia
Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V9, Canada
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