Brief psychological help for acute pain in hospital patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests three short psychological techniques to help reduce acute pain in people admitted to the hospital. If you are an adult with recent pain that is at least a 4 out of 10, you may be able to join a single 30-40 minute session to see if these methods help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are currently staying in a short-stay hospital unit or emergency observation area.
- Your pain started within the last 7 days and is at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You are stable enough to stay in bed for about 30-40 minutes.
- Your pain medicines have not changed in the last hour and are not expected to change during the short study window.
- You can understand simple instructions, tell us your pain level (by talking or pointing), and agree to join the study.
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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