Internet-based ACT for Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
Recruiting · NCT06153303 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Skane University Hospital
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What this trial is about
The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Internet-delivered Acceptance and commitment therapy for endometriosis and chronic pain. A pilot study (no randomization; N=10) will be conducted to test the intervention and assessment procedures. The participants will go through an active internet-based ACT treatment focused on education about endometriosis and chronic pain, value-based exposure for avoided situations, and behavior change through exercises targeting the processes mindfulness, cognitive defusion and acceptance. The treatment is delivered on a safe internet platform. Participants have planned telephone contact with their assigned psychologist 2 times during the program and can also contact their psychologist via a message system in the platform and expect answer within 48 hours.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- verified endometriosis
- age between 18-65 years
- were fully examined medically and had received medical treatment if indicated
- were able to be an active part of the rehabilitation process, regain functioning in different life areas and participate in treatment interventions for approximately 5 hours every week
- stable dose of medication
- able to read and write in Swedish
- had access to a smart phone or computer with internet access
Exclusion criteria
- had acute or severe psychiatric disorders or symptoms that warranted designation as the primary disorder (ongoing substance dependence, untreated bipolar disorder, OCD, psychotic symptoms, severe depression, PTSD)
- were actively abusing analgesic medications (including narcotics), alcohol or other drugs
- had great difficulty to harbour and handle strong emotions that could lead to emotional outbursts or self-harming behavior
- had health risks due to medical reasons;
- had social or economic difficulties or lack of social support that hindered behavior change
- current severe suicidal ideation that warranted immediate intervention (indicated by the MINI and a score of 3 to item 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ9))
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Skåne unviersity Hospital - Lund, Skåne County, Sweden