Comparing two non-drug approaches for chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different ways to help people manage chronic pain without using medications. Over 12 months, you'll use a smartphone app and learn strategies to feel better and have more control over your pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You speak English, Spanish, or Cantonese.
- You have a doctor at UCSF Health or San Francisco Health Network.
- You are willing to use a smartphone (your own or one we lend you).
- You have had pain (not from cancer) for at least 3 months.
- You are willing to take part in a 12-month study where you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups.
Quick eligibility check
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