New program aims to ease chronic pain for those who care for others
NCT ID NCT05492903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called COMPASS-NP for home care workers who have chronic pain. The program combines pain education, coping strategies, and safety tips, led by a trained peer. About 140 workers will take part to see if it reduces how much pain interferes with their work and daily life.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 140 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years (adults) * Employed as a home care worker * Has chronic pain (pain lasting 3+ months and \> 4 average intensity) * The presence of pain interference with work (response of 'agree' or 'strongly agree' on single-item) * Currently working 4 hours or more per week * Access to the internet with a video capable device (e.g., smart phone, tablet, or computer) Exclusion Criteria: * Prior exposure to the original COMPASS program * Experiencing a surgery in the prior 6 months * Current pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study period.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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