Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: University of Sydney
Location: This study takes place online
Lead Researcher: Prof Louise Sharpe
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

 

Chronic pain is a major global health concern due to its pervasiveness and immense health and social consequences. In Australia alone, approximately 9.9 million workdays were lost over one year due to this condition. 

Despite earlier assumptions that pain is purely a medical condition, more recent models are now highlighting the importance of psychological factors in chronic pain management. In fact, there is robust evidence to support the presence of certain biases towards pain in patients experiencing chronic pain.

A series of online training sessions called Cognitive Bias Modification for interpretation (CBM-I) is being explored by the University of Sydney to assess whether it can be effective in reducing negative biases towards pain. The online study seeks men and women who have been suffering from chronic pain for at least 3 months. Participants will spend a total of 2.5 hours to complete the intervention over a period of 4 weeks.

Why Participate?

 

• You will contribute to enhancing future treatments for chronic pain.

Your Rights

 

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

 

• Men and women aged 18+ who suffer from chronic pain.
• Have access to the internet.
• Able to commit to completing online training sessions (approximately 2.5 hours total) over a span of 4 weeks.