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N/ACompleted· 26 enrolled
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Cognitive-behavior therapy +1 morebehavioral
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Cognitive-behavior Therapy for MS-Related Chronic Pain

US Department of Veterans Affairs·interventional·Posted May 9, 2006·Updated Sep 25, 2015

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Cognitive-behavior therapy and Interventional for Multiple Sclerosis. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 2 sites.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a brief psychological intervention, cognitive-behavior therapy, for the management of persistent pain associated with Multiple Sclerosis.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsMultiple Sclerosis
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedMay 9, 2006
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2006
Primary CompletionMar 1, 2011
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.7 yearsPosted 20.1 years ago

Interventions

Cognitive-behavior therapybehavioral

CBT: The components of CBT include (1) identification of idiosyncratic beliefs about pain and pain treatment, as well as reconceptualization of the pain experience as subject to personal control (sessions 1-2), (2) instruction in specific cognitive (e.g., distraction) and behavioral (e.g., change in activity patterns such as alternating activity with periods of rest) skills (sessions 3-8), and (3) consolidation of cognitive/behavioral skills through activities such as role playing (sessions 9-11).

Interventionalother

Educational intervention: Session topics will include information on the etiology of MS, MS subtypes and disease progression, common symptoms of MS, medical management of MS, rehabilitation approaches to management of MS-related symptoms, exercise, sick day management, stress management, psychosocial adjustment, family involvement, and appropriate use of the health care system.