Pain disengagement training: a writing study for chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a writing-based program to help people with chronic pain learn to disengage from pain-related thoughts. It aims to reduce pain catastrophizing and improve daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months
- Your average pain level is moderate or higher (4 out of 10)
- You often feel overwhelmed or stuck by your pain (score 20 or more on a pain-thinking scale)
- You are willing to write or type for 30 minutes at a time
- You get your care at Massachusetts General Hospital and can read and write in English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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