Researchers in the departments of Orthopedics, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington are seeking study participants in a project investigating treatment for pain related to amputation.
Treatments teaching people how to manage pain have been used to treat chronic pain in the general population. The purpose of this study is to see if these treatments delivered over the telephone can benefit persons with an acquired amputation. Specifically, we want to determine if these treatments can help reduce the negative consequences that pain often causes in terms of a person’s mood, daily activities, and enjoyment of life. We are also interested in finding out if these treatments decrease a person’s pain. Subjects will participate in eight 60-minute treatment sessions performed over the telephone by one of the study’s clinicians. Subjects will also participate in telephone interviews before, during, and after treatment sessions. Participation in the study will last approximately 13 months. Compensation for completion of the telephone interviews is provided.
To participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years of age, have moderate to severe chronic pain, be able to communicate over the telephone, and be able to speak, read and understand English.
For more information, please contact Telephone Treatment for Chronic Pain Study staff at 206.616.9058 or 1.866.928.2104 or e-mail [email protected]. Please remember that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any information sent by e-mail.
