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NCT06870162 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pain Disengagement Training (Open Pilot)
A NA study of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06870162: Recruiting NA study of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT06870162 is a NA study of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain that is actively recruiting participants, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 10 participants, below the 435-participant average among 13 other Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06870162, a NA study of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 10 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigators aim to conduct an open pilot trial to determine the initial feasibility of a self-directed writing-based intervention in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and elevated pain catastrophizing. The investigators will assess the feasibility of recruitment, acceptability of the treatment, credibility and participant satisfaction, treatment adherence, and feasibility of assessments following pre-specified benchmarks.
Primary Outcome
\>70% participants approached agree to participate in the intervention
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Pain Disengagement Training
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 10 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-10-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06870162 shows while recruiting
NCT06870162 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 10 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 435-participant average among 13 other Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Pain Disengagement Training is the first listed.
NCT06870162 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06870162 about?
NCT06870162 is a clinical study titled "Pain Disengagement Training (Open Pilot)". The investigators aim to conduct an open pilot trial to determine the initial feasibility of a self-directed writing-based intervention in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and elevated pain catastrophizing. The investigators will assess the feasibility of recruitment, acceptability of t...
What is the current status of trial NCT06870162?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 10 participants. The study started on 2025-10-14. Estimated completion is 2026-03.
What conditions does trial NCT06870162 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06870162?
The interventions under investigation include: Pain Disengagement Training (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06870162?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06870162 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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