Can a one-hour class beat eight weeks of therapy for chronic pain?
NCT ID NCT05612750
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two online treatments for chronic pain: an 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy program (16 hours total) and a single 2-hour pain relief skills class. Researchers want to see which works better for reducing pain intensity and interference. The study will enroll 1650 adults with chronic pain, including those with lupus or pelvic pain.
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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 1,650 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Expected to finish
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May 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. At least 18 years of age or older of either sex (and all genders). 2. Chronic pain (pain that occurs on at least half of the days of 3 months or more). 3. Past-month average pain intensity score of at least 3/10. 4. Ability to adhere to and complete study protocols. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent. 2. Cognitive impairment, non-English speaking, or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study including group treatment. 3. Active suicidality documented in medical records. 4. Study staff may exclude individuals with a known history of disruptive behavior to minimize contamination of the learning environment for an entire treatment cohort. 5. Receipt of either study treatment in the past 3 months.
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Conditions
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The places running it
5 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Humana
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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Intermountain Healthcare
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84103, United States
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Lehigh Valley Health Network
RECRUITINGAllentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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Phoenix VA Health Care System
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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SCAN Health Plan
RECRUITINGLong Beach, California, 90806, United States
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