Mind/Body Self-Management Tools for Neuropathic Pain in Spinal Cord Injury
This study aims to assess if mind and body self-management tools can effectively reduce neuropathic pain in individuals with spinal cord injury.
Solving SCI Pain: Peer-Led Pain Self-Management Pain Tools Program
Agnosia+11
+ Central Nervous System Diseases
+ Nervous System Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: September 15, 2025
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study is designed to support individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) who experience chronic neuropathic pain, a common and distressing issue for many. Many current treatments involve medications that can have unpleasant side effects and aren't always effective, leading some to seek alternative options. This 10-week study evaluates a new mind/body program that aims to help participants manage their pain by changing how they think about and respond to it, rather than just focusing on reducing symptoms. The program provides personalized strategies, making it more adaptable to the varied and complex needs of those with SCI, with the ultimate goal of improving their quality of life. Participants in the study engage in a 7-week neuroscience-informed intervention, which includes group education sessions and resources focusing on brain-based pain science and behavior change. They also receive weekly peer coaching to support their progress. Throughout the study, participants complete online surveys to track changes in pain management behaviors, beliefs, and emotional well-being. These surveys help researchers understand how the intervention affects pain interference and severity. The study collects feedback to ensure the program is feasible and acceptable, with the hope of empowering participants to manage their pain more effectively. The program's success is measured by analyzing how participants' pain-related behaviors and beliefs change over time.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.10 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
You can participate in this study if you: * Have a spinal cord injury (SCI) from a traumatic or non-traumatic cause, experiencing neuropathic/chronic pain * Are age 18 years or older, and living in Canada * Can read, speak, and understand English, and have reliable internet access * Can commit to 10 weeks of data collection (a check-in every 5th day) starting 3 weeks prior to the 7-week intervention, and a 3-month post-intervention follow-up survey. You cannot participate in this study if you: * Have an SCI or dysfunction from congenital (e.g., spina bifida), or, other neurological conditions (e.g., MS). * Are currently participating in CBT or other pain-focused therapy * Are unwilling or unable to keep pain-related medication stable for the 10-week study period
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location