New treatment option for Chronic Pain
Official title Pain Acceptance Training in Patients Experiencing Emotional Distress and Somatic Symptoms: Examination of Dialectical Thinking as a Mediating Factor
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07067619
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Somatic symptoms, including physical pain, are highly prevalent among mental health patients. Current treatments have limited effectiveness for these symptoms, primarily because of patients' diminished introspective capacity and lack of emotional awareness.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Men and Women
- Aged 18-70
- Able to provide a signed informed consent
- Experiencing significant pain symptoms that interfere with daily-life functioning
- Experiencing significant emotional distress symptoms
You likely can't join if
- Patients under the age of 18 and/or diagnosed with one or more of the following diagnoses will be excluded from participation in the study:
- Patients rating their average pain in the last week and in the last month as less than 3 in a 0-10 numerical rating scale (i.e. NPS)
- Patients rating their emotional distress levels as less than 25 in a 10-50 numerical rating scale (i.e. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale [K10])
- Patients diagnosed with psychotic disorders and/or suffering from psychotic symptoms.
- Patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder.
- Patients diagnosed with Intellectual disability.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men and Women
- Aged 18-70
- Able to provide a signed informed consent
- Experiencing significant pain symptoms that interfere with daily-life functioning
- Experiencing significant emotional distress symptoms
- Patients under the age of 18 and/or diagnosed with one or more of the following diagnoses will be excluded from participation in the study:
- Patients rating their average pain in the last week and in the last month as less than 3 in a 0-10 numerical rating scale (i.e. NPS)
- Patients rating their emotional distress levels as less than 25 in a 10-50 numerical rating scale (i.e. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale [K10])
- Patients diagnosed with psychotic disorders and/or suffering from psychotic symptoms.
- Patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder.
- Patients diagnosed with Intellectual disability.
- Patients diagnosed with eating disorders.
- Patients with Immediate suicidal risk.
- Patients who initiated a new drug and/or psychotherapy treatment within the last month.
- Pregnant women.
- Patients currently serving in the IDF.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Haifa, Israel
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Haifa, Israel. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.