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Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain

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Recruiting
Led By Beth Darnall, PhD
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Chronic pain lasting at least 3 months
Chronic pain (pain that occurs on at least half of the days of 6 months or more)
Must not have
Non-English speaking
Cognitive impairment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 month
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Summary

This trial will test a pain relief program called Empowered Relief (ER) that is delivered either in-person or online to groups of patients with chronic pain. The study aims to see if the online version

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Spanish-speaking adults over 18 years old who have chronic pain, meaning they've felt pain on most days for at least six months. Participants must understand English and be able to follow the study's procedures.
What is being tested?
The trial tests 'Empowered Relief,' a one-time online group session teaching pain relief skills by certified clinicians, against usual care. The effectiveness will be measured immediately after treatment, then two weeks and one month later through surveys.
What are the potential side effects?
Since 'Empowered Relief' is an educational intervention rather than a medication, it may not have typical drug side effects. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort or no improvement in their pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been experiencing pain for at least 3 months.
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I have experienced pain on most days for the last 6 months or more.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not speak English.
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I have difficulty with memory or thinking clearly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 month
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Class Attendance
Treatment appraisal
Secondary study objectives
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
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Other study objectives
Pain intensity, PROMIS anxiety, PROMIS depression,PROMIS physical function

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Usual Care (waitlist)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will continue their usual clinical care.
Group II: 1-Session pain relief skills class (online Spanish Empowered Relief)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Empowered Relief is a 2-hour one session pain relief skills intervention that is delivered to a group of patients by a Spanish-fluent certified instructor using a standardized treatment manual and electronic slide deck. Content includes completion of a pain survey, pain neuroscience education, information on pain and stress responses, experiential exercises, information on three core pain management skills, completion of a personalized plan for empowered relief, and receipt of a binaural app for daily use.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Cleveland ClinicOTHER
1,045 Previous Clinical Trials
1,370,565 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Chronic Pain
1,388 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
SCAN Health PlanUNKNOWN
Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,448 Previous Clinical Trials
17,492,284 Total Patients Enrolled
38 Trials studying Chronic Pain
9,238 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
~73 spots leftby Dec 2025
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