Chronic pain Signs and Symptoms Chronic pain
Conditions
Interventions
The PMP (My Pain Compass) is provided online and will be accessed by the patient from an environment of their choosing. The My Pain Compass programme is estimated to take 12 weeks. The content of the
Sponsors
My Pain Ltd
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Over 18 years of age 2. Diagnosed with a chronic pain condition for at least 6 months 3. If medicated for anxiety or depression, on a stable dose of medication as defined by no change in medication dose for 1 month or more 4. Full capacity to consent 5. Has regular access to the Internet and a smartphone / tablet / computer 6. Prepared and comfortable to regularly interface with a treatment modality primarily delivered through online methods including mobile devices 7. Able to understand the contents and participate in the language of the programme (English only)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People with an unstable mental health condition as determined by assessing clinician or GP 2. People with severe symptoms of depression >20 on Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) or suicidal/self-harming thoughts experienced more than half the days in the previous 2 weeks 3. People who already score highly on self-efficacy; 50 or more on the Pain Self Efficacy Scale (PSEQ; see outcomes section) 4. People with chronic headache, autoimmune diseases, malignant cancer pain, and facial pain 5. Participating in any psychological therapy for any condition at the point of recruitment 6. Previously accessed cognitive behavioural pain management
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Feasibility of delivering My Pain Compass and its acceptability 1.1 How patients use My Pain Compass and their learning outcomes will captured by the computer software 1.2 Patient satisfaction questionnaire (CSQ-8) completed post intervention 1.3 Patient interviews completed mid- and post intervention 1.4 Clinician acceptability questionnaire completed post intervention 2. Feasibility of collecting data via My Pain Impact 2.1 PROMS completion rates are determined at baseline, mid- and post intervention using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Pain Self-Efficacy Scale (PSEQ), Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) and Depression, Anxiety and Positive Outlook Scale (DAPOS) 2.2 Pain score (0-10) reported weekly in video-conference with clinician 3. Initial evaluation of My Pain Compass 3.1 Physical activity (steps, distance) completed daily through baseline and intervention periods 3.2 Daily pain scores completed daily through baseline and intervention periods | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactRahul Seewal
Outcome results
None listed