This research will evaluate the efficacy of a new online self- help intervention, the Wellness Workbook, for individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Participants will be randomly assigned to use the Wellness Workbook or alternative self-help materials and assessed at baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and at follow-up (18 weeks). Outcome measures include pain-related disability and pain severity.
This research will evaluate the efficacy of a new online self- help intervention, the Wellness Workbook, for individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The Wellness Workbook is an interactive online intervention that uses evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) strategies, behavioral activation and mindfulness training to increase chronic pain patients' quality of life. 198 patients with chronic low back pain will be randomly assigned to use the Wellness Workbook or alternative self-help materials for 10 weeks. Participants will be assessed at baseline, post-intervention (10 weeks) and at follow-up (18 weeks). Outcome measures include pain-related disability, pain severity, physical activity, mindfulness and pain-related attitudes and beliefs.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
198
A web-based cognitive behavioral pain management intervention to help individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP) learn adaptive coping and pain management skills, increase physical activity and manage stress. This is a 10 week intervention. Participants use one chapter of the workbook each week. Each chapter takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
Print materials comparable to the content within Wellness Workbook
Talaria Inc
Seattle, Washington, United States
Lower pain related disability and interference scores.
As compared to the control group participants, CLBP patients who use the WW intervention will report lower pain-related disability and lower pain interference scores.
Time frame: Baseline, 10 weeks, 18 weeks
Fewer pain-related disabling beliefs and attitudes.
As compared to the control group participants, CLBP patients who use the WW will report fewer pain-related disabling beliefs and attitudes, have better self-efficacy for managing pain and negative affect and will score higher on mindfulness/present moment awareness. They will also have higher physical activity scores and lower depression scores.
Time frame: Baseline, 10 weeks, 18 weeks
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