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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Real-Time Pain Management Intervention for Sickle Cell Via Mobile Applications (CaRISMA)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04419168
Recruitment Status : Active, not recruiting
First Posted : June 5, 2020
Last Update Posted : January 9, 2023
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Kaleab Abebe, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
The investigators are conducting a comparative effectiveness trial among adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who report chronic pain (N = 350), randomized to receive either mobile phone-delivered computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT; n = 175) or digital education (m-Education; n = 175). Both intervention groups will receive weekly (more frequent if requested or needed) follow-up with a health coach for at least 3 months to reinforce learned materials. Both groups will also use their mobile device to track daily pain, mood, and medication used for two-week periods at baseline and each of the follow-up points (3, 6 and 12 months). Participants will also be given access to a study-associated online support group page where members can discuss with other patients, issues participants faced and what skills were or could be used to address them. Participants will continue all routine care including opioid pain management and novel therapies.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Chronic Pain Depression, Anxiety Opioid Use Other: cCBT Other: m-Education Not Applicable

Detailed Description:

The study interventions are both Internet-delivered, evidence-based tools that have been tailored specifically for the target population through a user-centered approach that has engaged stakeholders at each stage of the process.

  1. Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) for pain. The cCBT program will teach users how to recognize negative thoughts and emotions, use cognitive skills and problem-solving, and apply coping behaviors such as distraction, activity scheduling, and relaxation. The cCBT arm emphasizes skills acquisition and learning through practice; this intervention is consistent with the tailored behavioral services patients would receive individually or as a group when working with a psychologist or behavioral pain specialist.
  2. Mobile-delivered pain and sickle cell disease education (m-Education). The m-Education program will teach users about chronic pain, healthy lifestyle tips (e.g., nutrition and exercise), and facts about SCD. This program is consistent with the education patients and families would receive with a patient educator.
Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 350 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention Model Description: comparative effectiveness trial
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Real-Time Pain Management Intervention for Sickle Cell Via Mobile Applications
Actual Study Start Date : August 12, 2020
Estimated Primary Completion Date : November 2023
Estimated Study Completion Date : November 2023

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: cCBT
Computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (cCBT) for pain. The cCBT program will teach users how to recognize negative thoughts and emotions, use cognitive skills and problem-solving, and apply coping behaviors such as distraction, activity scheduling, and relaxation. The cCBT arm emphasizes skills acquisition and learning through practice; this intervention is consistent with the tailored behavioral services patients would receive individually or as a group when working with a psychologist or behavioral pain specialist.
 Other: cCBT
A digital, internet-delivered, evidence-based chatbot programmed to deliver content for both cCBT.
Experimental: m-Education
Mobile-delivered pain and sickle cell disease education (m-Education). The m-Education program will teach users about chronic pain, healthy lifestyle tips (e.g., nutrition and exercise), and facts about SCD. This program is consistent with the education patients and families would receive with a patient educator.
 Other: m-Education
A digital, internet-delivered, evidence-based chatbot programmed to deliver content for both m-Education.
No Intervention: Convenience Comparison
Not participating in the intervention. Participants will complete the baseline questionnaire battery only and we will abstract their medical record data for the 12-months before enrollment and 12-months post enrollment.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in Pain interference [ Time Frame: 3, 6, 12 months ]
    - PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Pain Interference Scale a validated questionnaire that assesses how day-to-day function is altered by pain. Range 8-40, higher scores may mean that pain limits your activity level and enjoyment of certain activities


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. Change in Daily pain intensity [ Time Frame: 3, 6, 12 months ]
    Daily pain intensity: 3, 6 and 12-month change in average daily pain intensity "Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable, what is your pain level today?"


Eligibility Criteria
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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • People with any type of sickle cell disease
  • Male or female, age 18 years or older
  • Reports chronic pain: i.e pain more days that not for the past 3 months or longer and/or is prescribed daily or long-acting opioids for pain.
  • English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any potential participants who fail consent comprehension questions
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04419168


Locations
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United States, Illinois
University of Illinous-Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607
United States, Maryland
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
United States, North Carolina
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27708
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27858
United States, Ohio
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
United States, Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213
United States, Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37240
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Pittsburgh
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Responsible Party: Kaleab Abebe, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04419168    
Other Study ID Numbers: STUDY20110346
CER-2018C2-13320 20 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: PCORI )
First Posted: June 5, 2020    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: January 9, 2023
Last Verified: January 2023
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: No

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Keywords provided by Kaleab Abebe, PhD, University of Pittsburgh:
sickle cell disease
pain
opioids
depression
cognitive behavioral therapy
 mobile technology
digital health
mHealth
implementation science
community-based participatory research
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Chronic Pain
Depression
Behavioral Symptoms
Pain
Neurologic Manifestations