Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder

Part of paid clinical trials in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sponsor
University of Michigan
Study ID
NCT06865560
Status
Completed

Conditions

  • Chronic Pain
  • Opioid Use Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) — BEHAVIORAL
    A validated, 8-week, group-based telehealth-based behavioral intervention for chronic pain. Session content will include pain neuroscience education, emotion-focused expressive writing, in-vivo emotional expression practices, self-compassion and forgiveness exercises, and assertive communication strategies. Participants will also be provided handouts and pre-recorded guided imagery and cognitive exercises that they can use to facilitate between-session practices.

Study Details

The study is intended to test whether a group-based Zoom behavioral treatment can help adults with chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) learn effective strategies for reducing pain, disability and other problems that can come with these conditions (such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty managing emotions).

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 3, 2025
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Oct 5, 2025
Completion
Dec 7, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
11 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
    Adults with chronic pain and mild to moderate opioid use disorder (OUD).

Primary Outcome Measure

Mean scores on the Treatment Acceptability and Adherence Scale (TAAS) at the post intervention timepoint. [ Time Frame: Approximately day 70 ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of MichiganAnn ArborMichigan48109-

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