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Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
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).
Official title: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder - A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-06-03
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2025-10-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
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.
Locations (1)
The University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States