Chronic pain (pain that is that is present for a long period of time) is very common among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The purpose of this study is to compare how well two different web-based education programs reduce the level to which chronic pain interferes with daily activities and well-being.
Chronic pain (pain that is present for a long period of time) is common among people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The pain is often severe and can affect daily activities. Unfortunately, common treatments such as medications provide incomplete relief from chronic pain. Thus, persons with SCI have to find alternate ways to live a happy, healthy, and productive life, even with some pain. The purpose of this study is to compare how well two different web-based education programs reduce the level to which chronic pain interferes with daily activities and well-being.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
75
The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.
The classes will discuss topics related to health and functioning of people with spinal cord injury. During these classes, participants will be given information by the class instructor and will also participate in discussions and other learning activities with the rest of the group. Participants will be assigned activities to complete at home for about 30 minutes per day that relate to the topics discussed in class.
Kessler Foundation
West Orange, New Jersey, United States
Change in level of pain interference with activities, measured with the Life Interference Subscale of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-LIS)
The extent to which pain interferes with daily activities will be measured with the Life Interference Subscale of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-LIS). The MPI-LIS is a self-report of extent of interference of pain with life activities and the enjoyment of life. The subscale will be modified to remove two items related to work, as recommended based on a factor analysis of the subscale in persons with SCI.
Time frame: Average of scores obtained during baseline (Week 1 and Week 2) compared to scores obtained during Week 12 (the week in which the program is completed)
Change in pain intensity rated on a 0-10 numerical rating scale
Pain intensity will be rated on a 0-10 numerical rating scale (0="no pain" and 10="pain as bad as you can imagine").
Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Change in Brief Patient Health Questionnaire scores
The Brief Patient Health Questionnaire will be used to assess changes in mental health before and after participation in the education program.
Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Change in Mental Health Subscale of the SF-36 scores
The Mental Health Subscale of the SF-36 will be used to assess changes in mental health and well-being before and after participation in the education program.
Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Change in Survey of Pain Attitudes scores
The Survey of Pain Attitudes will be used to assess thoughts and feelings about pain before and after participation in the education program.
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Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Change in Coping Strategies Questionnaire scores
The Coping Strategies Questionnaire will be used to assess thoughts and feelings about pain before and after participation in the education program.
Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Change in Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire scores
The Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire will be used to assess thoughts and beliefs about pain before and after participation in the education program.
Time frame: Week 12 versus baseline; 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline
Pain interference with activities, measured with the Life Interference Subscale of the Change in Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-LIS) scores
The extent to which pain interferes with daily activities will be measured with the Life Interference Subscale of the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI-LIS). The MPI-LIS is a self-report of extent of interference of pain with life activities and the enjoyment of life. The subscale will be modified to remove two items related to work, as recommended based on a factor analysis of the subscale in persons with SCI.
Time frame: 3, 6, 12 months post-intervention versus baseline