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Learn to Act - Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Chronic Pain
Sponsor: University of Coimbra
Summary
This pilot randomised controlled trial aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an intervention program promoting Mental Health Literacy. A 10-week group treatment, 90 minutes each session, for adults and older adults with Chronic Pain. Half of the participants will receive the intervention immediately (experimental group), while the other half will not receive it initially. Still, they will receive it after the main phase of the study is completed (control group in waiting list). The intervention focuses on increasing Mental Health Literacy and reducing maladaptive beliefs and behaviours associated with pain. It also explores mechanisms and moderators of change.
Official title: Development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Literacy Intervention in People With Chronic Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Mental Health Literacy Promotion Intervention Program
10 sessions, 90 minutes each, weekly. A face-to-face group treatment for Chronic Pain that focuses on enhancing individuals' understanding of mental health issues, promoting help-seeking behaviors, and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. Intervention includes group discussions, audio-visual material and written material.
Locations (1)
Pain Unit/ Anesthesiology Service/ Coimbra Local Health Unit
Coimbra, Portugal