Compassion Training and Pain
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT01776645
Status
NOT RECRUITING
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine whether compassion training will improve the physical and psychological well-being of patients with chronic pain. The investigators also want to determine whether any benefit of compassion training in the patients "spreads" to significant others with whom the patient has a close relationship.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1. Age 18+ and chronic pain for >6months 2. Pain over the last month 3. Ability to read, write, and converse in English 4. If being treated for pain condition, then stable treatment regimen. For significant others: 1)18 years of age or older 2)Ability to read, write, and converse in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- For patients and significant others: 1)Current or history of a psychological disorder that would interfere with study procedures, at the discretion of the researcher. For patients only: 1. prior compassion meditation experience 2. on going legal action or disability claim 3. currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
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Contact
Heather Chapin, PhD
650-723-3032
View on ClinicalTrials.gov
