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Open Access 01-12-2016 | Study protocol

Cooperative pain education and self-management (COPES): study design and protocol of a randomized non-inferiority trial of an interactive voice response-based self-management intervention for chronic low back pain

Authors: Alicia A. Heapy, Diana M. Higgins, Kathryn M. LaChappelle, Joseph Kirlin, Joseph L. Goulet, Rebecca A. Czlapinski, Eugenia Buta, John D. Piette, Sarah L. Krein, Caroline R. Richardson, Robert D. Kerns

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

The Institute of Medicine report “Relieving Pain in America” recommends the promotion of patient self-management of pain for all people with pain. Given the high prevalence of chronic pain in the US, new strategies are needed to enhance access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments designed to facilitate self-management of chronic pain conditions. Although CBT is efficacious, many patients have limited or no access to CBT. Technology-assisted delivery of CBT may improve access while maintaining efficacy.

Methods/Design

We describe a randomized non-inferiority trial of interactive voice response (IVR)-based CBT for patients with chronic low back pain. This intervention uses daily IVR monitoring and weekly pre-recorded therapist feedback, based on patient-reported information, to provide treatment for patients at home. A total of 230 patients with chronic low back pain are being identified from a single statewide health system serving US military veterans. Participants are randomized to receive either ten weeks of in-person CBT or IVR-based CBT. The primary outcome is pain intensity as measured by the Numeric Rating Scale immediately post-treatment. Secondary outcomes include pain-related interference, emotional functioning, and quality of life measured immediately post treatment, and 6 and 9 months post recruitment. Exploratory objectives of the study are to examine: (1) potential mediators of impact on clinical outcomes (treatment retention, self-reported skill practice ratings, IVR call adherence, and treatment satisfaction); and (2) moderators of treatment engagement, adherence to therapist recommendations for pain coping skill practice, and effects on clinical outcomes.

Discussion

This non-inferiority trial may identify an alternative to resource intensive in-person CBT that allows many more patients to receive care while also increasing retention of those enrolled in the program.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01025752. Registered 3 December 2009.
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Metadata
Title
Cooperative pain education and self-management (COPES): study design and protocol of a randomized non-inferiority trial of an interactive voice response-based self-management intervention for chronic low back pain
Authors
Alicia A. Heapy
Diana M. Higgins
Kathryn M. LaChappelle
Joseph Kirlin
Joseph L. Goulet
Rebecca A. Czlapinski
Eugenia Buta
John D. Piette
Sarah L. Krein
Caroline R. Richardson
Robert D. Kerns
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-016-0924-z

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