Mindfulness Therapy for Chronic Pain
(MBCT-TIP Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to develop and test a new program called MBCT-TIP for adults with chronic pain and a history of intimate partner violence (IPV). MBCT-TIP combines mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with a trauma-informed approach to pain.
The main question this study aims to answer is:
Will MBCT-TIP be feasible and acceptable for adults with chronic pain and IPV histories?
Researchers will compare MBCT-TIP to a control - Health Enhancement Program (HEP). Comparing the two will help researchers see whether MBCT-TIP is feasible and acceptable for people with chronic pain and a history of IPV.
Participants will:
Attend 8 weekly group sessions, held in person, lasting about 1 hour each. Complete study assessments before starting the program, after finishing the program, and 3 months later
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who have ongoing (chronic) pain and a history of experiencing intimate partner violence. Participants must be able to attend in-person group sessions and complete study assessments.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Health Enhancement Program (HEP)
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Trauma-Informed Pain (MBCT-TIP)
Trial Overview
The study compares two programs: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Trauma-Informed Pain (MBCT-TIP), which uses mindfulness techniques tailored for trauma survivors, and the Health Enhancement Program (HEP). Both involve weekly group sessions over 8 weeks.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
MBCT-TIP will consist of 8 weekly group sessions (final session duration/delivery format to be determined from Aim 1 - Focus Group Discussion and Qualitative analysis). We will use the ADAPT-ITT framework to identify trauma-specific adaptations to MBCT.
Health Enhancement Program (HEP) is an evidence-based intervention consisting of 8 weekly group-format sessions, each lasting 1 hour. It has been validated in previous studies for testing the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) while focusing on non-mindfulness goals such as physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and social support.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Lead Sponsor
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