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NCT03857672 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Efficacy of Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain in SCI

A NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by University of Washington.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
129
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03857672: Completed NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries, sponsored by University of Washington.

NCT03857672 is a NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries that has completed, run by University of Washington. The registered enrollment target is 129 participants, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03857672, a NA study of Chronic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries, has completed, sponsored by University of Washington.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
129 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Chronic pain is prevalent and disabling in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Medications alone often do not cure the pain. Pilot research suggests that training in the combination of self-hypnosis and cognitive therapy (HCT) can reduce chronic SCI-related pain. Thus far, people have learned HCT only through in-person training sessions plus home practice. The investigators think that training in HCT could be as effective if the training is done via videoconferencing. The purpose of this study is to find out whether people who are trained in HCT via videoconferencing achieve significant pain relief and other benefits compared to people who receive usual medical care (UC) for pain. Bettering our understanding of videoconferencing-delivered HYPNOCT can greatly increase treatment accessibility for individuals with SCI. Aim 1: To compare the efficacy of HYPNOCT vs. UC in adults with SCI and chronic pain. Investigators will compare the effect of the intervention on patient-reported average daily pain as measured by a 0-10 numerical rating scale. Aim 2: To examine sex, race/ethnicity, and pain type (neuropathic vs. non-neuropathic) as potential effect modifiers. Hypotheses Primary study hypothesis Hypothesis 1a: There will be a significantly greater reduction in average daily pain intensity from baseline to the end of treatment in the HYPNOCT group compared to the UC group. Secondary study hypotheses Hypothesis 1b: Compared to the UC group, participants in the HYPNOCT group will show greater improvement in pain interference, depression, sleep quality, subjective disability, health-related quality of life, community participation, pain catastrophizing, pain acceptance, and global improvement. Hypothesis 2: The investigators will examine whether sex, race/ethnicity, and pain type (neuropathic vs. non-neuropathic) exert a modifying effect upon outcomes.

Primary Outcome

Change in average pain intensity will be measured using a 0-10 numerical rating scale. Participants will be asked to choose a number from 0-10 that best represents their pain intensity. Higher scores indicate higher levels of self-reported pain intensity.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy (HYPNOCT)

Study Locations (1)

Washington

  • Rehabilitation Medicine, Harborview Medical Center - Seattle

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 129 participants
Start Date 2019-04-24
Est. Completion 2022-03-31
Phase NA
University of Washington

1,048 total trials

What the finished NCT03857672 record still lists

NCT03857672 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 129 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 301 other Chronic Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Chronic Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy (HYPNOCT) is the first listed.

NCT03857672 reports a single indexed study location in Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03857672 about?

NCT03857672 is a clinical study titled "The Efficacy of Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain in SCI". Chronic pain is prevalent and disabling in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Medications alone often do not cure the pain. Pilot research suggests that training in the combination of self-hypnosis and cognitive therapy (HCT) can reduce chronic SCI-related pain. Thus far, people have learned HCT ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03857672?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 129 participants. The study started on 2019-04-24. Estimated completion is 2022-03-31.

What conditions does trial NCT03857672 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Pain, Spinal Cord Injuries.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03857672?

The interventions under investigation include: Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy (HYPNOCT) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03857672?

This trial is sponsored by University of Washington, which has 1,048 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03857672 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT03857672's enrollment target sits among peer trials

129 113th of 301 higher than 189 of 301 other Chronic Pain trials

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