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Evaluating a self-guided internet-based pain course for individuals with fibromyalgia and anxiety and/or depression

A randomized controlled trial of a self-guided internet cognitive behaviour therapy-based course for individuals with fibromyalgia and anxiety and/or depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN85116527
Enrollment
60
Registered
2014-04-15
Start date
2014-01-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-05-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fibromyalgia, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia Mental and Behavioural Disorders

Interventions

An online program, Research Randomized (http://www.randomizer.org/), will be used to generate a list of random numbers. Participants will be assigned to the treatment group using a 1:1 ratio using sim
n =30 waitlist control). To prevent selection bias, participant?s group assignment will be given by a graduate student, who is not involved in this study, to both the participant and study staff only

Sponsors

University of Regina (Canada)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Resident of Canada 2. Aged 18 years or older, either sex 3. Currently experiencing clinically significant symptoms of Fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, social phobia, and/or panic 4. Has regular access to a computer, Internet, and printer 5. Comfortable using the Internet

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Not a resident of Canada 2. Less than 18 years of age 3. Has no regular access to a computer, Internet, and use of printer 4. Currently receiving psychotherapeutic treatment for pain, anxiety, or depression elsewhere or in some other form 5. Started a new psychotropic medication within the past month or had a change in dosage within the past month 6. Self-reported current problems with alcohol use or substance use 7. Self-reported current problems with psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder, or severe symptoms of depression, including frequent suicidal ideation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire 2. Brief Pain Inventory 3. Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 Item 4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder ? 7 Item These will be administered at baseline, weekly, post-treatment, 1- and 3-month follow-up.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Hopital Anxiety and Depression Scale measured at baseline, post-treatment and at 3-month follow up 2. Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire measured at baseline, post-treatment and at 3-month follow up 3. Pain Responses Self-Statements at baseline, post-treatment 4. Visual Analogue Scale for Pain at baseline, weekly, post-treatment 5. Fatigue Symptom Inventory at baseline, post-treatment 6. TAMPA Scale of Kinesiophobia at baseline, post-treatment 7. Medical Outcomes Study Short Form at baseline, post-treatment and at 3-month follow up 8. Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire measured post-treatment 9. Client Feedback Open-Ended Questions measured post-treatment

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026