Can an online program ease both PTSD and chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT05147948
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests an internet-based therapy called acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT) for people with both PTSD and chronic pain. Forty adults will either receive the therapy immediately or join a waitlist. The program includes mindfulness, value-based exercises, and written trauma exposure. Researchers will measure changes in PTSD symptoms, pain-related distress, and overall functioning.
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Department of Pain Pehabilitation, Skåne University Hospital
RECRUITINGLund, 22241, Sweden
What this could mean
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Active substance
internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy (iACT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an accessible online therapy option to reduce PTSD and chronic pain symptoms without needing in-person visits.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires active participation and may not help everyone.
Conditions
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