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A Study of An Internet-based Pain Self-management Program for Persons with Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis Pain

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study are 1) to refine an existing internet-delivered pain self-management program for use in adult chronic pancreatitis (CP) patients, and 2) to pilot its use in this patient population, generating preliminary feasibility and acceptability data to inform design of a subsequent large randomized controlled trial. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 years
  2. Able and willing to provide informed consent for participation in this study
  3. Meet CPDPC criteria for diagnosis of either suspected CP (CPDPC “yellow zone”) or definite CP (CPDPC “red zone”)
  4. Have personal internet access on any device (e.g., phone, tablet, computer)
  5. Has experienced pain intensity rated as 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale in the last month
  6. Pain intensity will be assessed using the question “What has your usual pain intensity been over the past month on a 1-10 scale (0 is no pain, 10 is the worst pain possible)?”

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Currently undergoing treatment for cancer
  2. Inability to understand English well enough to complete questionnaires or to participate in treatment
  3. Severe depression
  4. Significant suicidal ideation
  5. Acutely suicidal or recent history of attempted suicide or self-harm
  6. Currently receiving treatment with a psychologist

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Santhi Swaroop Vege, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Vincent Anani

(507) 284-5660

Anani.Vincent@mayo.edu

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