Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Empowered Relief® for Cancer Survivors With Chronic Pain
University of Oklahoma
Summary
This randomized controlled study to examine the efficacy of ER class in cancer survivors with chronic pain. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to a ER class or a waitlist control condition. We will recruit 250 participants with a goal of having 200 completers (20% attrition). Participants in the control condition will be invited to attend ER class after the 3-month observation period.
Description
The Empowered Relief (ER) study is a Zoom-based, 1-session, 2-hour, skills-based pain management class delivered by certified instructors. Participants learn three core pain relief skills, develop a personalized plan, and receive access to a free binaural audio app for daily use and supportive daily text messages. Participants will fill out a series of follow-up surveys at the 1, 2, and 3-month post-class mark. These surveys will be directly compared to surveys given to participants that do not complete the course. Class admittance will be randomized, however, participants not in the treatment…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–120 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: History of cancer diagnosis, completion of active cancer treatment, cancer free at the time of enrollment, experience of body pain most or every day, pain duration at least 3 months, and English fluency. Exclusion Criteria: Significant psychological and cognitive impairment that limits one's ability to complete study tasks (completion of online survey, attending the zoom-based ER class). Life-threatening acute illness (e.g., infection, heart attack, injury), and no access to a computer, a smartphone or a tablet.
Interventions
- BehavioralEmpowered Relief Course (Zoom)
This is a one-time 2 hour long skills-based pain management class delivered by certified instructors. Participants learn three core pain relief skills, develop a personalized plan, and receive access to a free binaural audio app for daily use and supportive daily text messages.
Location
- University of Oklahoma Schusterman Center - TulsaTulsa, Oklahoma