Empowered Relief for Pain in Cancer

(ejames3 Trial)

This trial tests a pain management class called Empowered Relief for American Indian adults with cancer who frequently experience body pain. The class consists of a single, two-hour session on Zoom, teaching skills to better manage pain. It targets individuals currently receiving or who have completed cancer treatments. Participants should have experienced pain for at least three months. The study aims to make pain relief more accessible to underserved cancer patients. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to access innovative pain management techniques that could improve quality of life.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on a pain management class, so it's unlikely you'll need to change your medication routine.

Research shows that Empowered Relief (ER) is generally easy for participants to handle. In studies with individuals experiencing chronic pain, participants reported positive outcomes. For example, three months after attending the ER class, they experienced a 42% reduction in negative thoughts about their pain. They also reported less pain, improved mood, better sleep, and increased confidence in managing their pain.

Researchers are excited about Empowered Relief because it's a non-drug approach that empowers patients to manage pain through a single, two-hour class. Unlike typical treatments for cancer pain, which often involve medications like opioids or NSAIDs, Empowered Relief provides patients with psychological tools and strategies to effectively cope with their pain. This method is appealing because it minimizes the risk of side effects and addiction associated with medication and offers patients a practical, self-managed approach that can be immediately implemented into their daily lives.

Research has shown that Empowered Relief (ER) can reduce pain and improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic pain. In earlier studies, ER led to a 42.25% decrease in pain-related distress three months after attending a session. It also reduced worry about pain and lessened pain intensity. Two studies found that ER significantly lowered the need for opioids and reduced pain after breast cancer surgery. These findings suggest that ER could be beneficial for managing pain in individuals who have undergone cancer treatments. Participants in this trial will complete a 2-hour Empowered Relief pain management course and receive all course materials. Follow-up surveys will assess the class's feasibility for their pain intervention.¹²⁶⁷⁸