E-TIPS

26 Oct E-TIPS

The E-TIPS trial will evaluate an evidence-based, telehealth pain self-management intervention compared to standard care (a waitlist) for chronic pain in adults with physical disabilities who are employed. Participants from anywhere in the US will be randomized to either E-TIPS, a cognitive-behavioral pain self-management intervention delivered by telephone, or a waitlist control. Outcomes, including pain interference, will be assessed at baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and 6-month follow up.

Participant Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

– 18 years of age or older
– Self-reported physical disability
– Chronic pain defined as daily pain of ≥ 3 months duration and ≥ 3 average pain intensity in the past week on a 0-10 numerical rating scale
– Experiences pain for more than 45 out of the past 90 days (defined as 50% of the time or greater)
– Reads, speaks, and understands English
– Has access to and is able to communicate over the telephone with our without assistive devices
– Is employed, working 15-20 hours per week or more, on average, or earning in excess of substantial gainful activity (approximately $1200/month)

We will enroll individuals with a range of physical disabilities to maximize the generalizability of the results, because there is no evidence that the type of disability affects responsiveness to the proposed treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

– Under the age of 18
– Cannot read, speak, or understand English
– No self-reported physical disability
– Currently unemployed
– Plans to retire or leave employment within the study period
– Working fewer than 15-20 hours per week, on average, and earning less than approximately $1200 per month
– Cannot communicate or complete assessments over the phone or internet
– Chronic pain defined as daily pain of ≤ 3 months duration and ≤ 3 average pain intensity in the past week on a 0-10 numerical rating scale
– Experiences pain for fewer than 45 out of the past 90 days (defined as 50% of the time or less)
– Currently participating in another pain study or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) study

Contact

Carolyn Green, Research Study Coordinator
(206) 616-9801