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Empowered Relief for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Sponsor: University of Chicago
Summary
Primary Aim To determine if the addition of empowered relief therapy to standard treatment is superior to standard treatment alone in patients with chronic pelvic pain as measured by pain interference in patients with chronic pelvic pain. The investigators hypothesize that patients will show improved pain interference at two-weeks post-baseline. In addition, the investigators hypothesize that patients receiving ER (Empowered Relief) will show a better trajectory of pain interference over time, relative to the control group. Secondary Aims 1. To compare pain intensity scores (as measured by NRS-The Numerical Rating Scale pain) with the addition of empowered relief therapy to standard treatment in patients with chronic pelvic pain. a. The investigators hypothesize that patients with the addition of ER to standard treatment will show greater improvement in pain intensity scores. 2. To compare health related quality of life scores with the addition of empowered relief therapy to standard treatment in patients with chronic pelvic pain. 1. The investigators hypothesize that patients with addition of ER to standard treatment will show greater improvement in quality of life (QOL).
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Empowered Relief (ER) Therapy
The Empowered Relief classes will be offered virtually via the Zoom platform every 2 weeks. Approved study personnel will contact patients to remind them of the upcoming ER group and to troubleshoot technological challenges. The certified ER leader uses a prepared, standardized PowerPoint presentation and lecture notes. Class involves didactic material about pain and strategies to manage it as well as experiential exercises including relaxation, reframing, and developing a pain coping toolbox. Participants are welcome to ask questions, but because time is limited, they will also be encouraged to pose questions in the chat box, stay after class, or contact the leader directly. The class is about 120 mins long and there are brief breaks at approximately 45 mins, 75 mins, and 105 mins. Nancy Beckman, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in chronic pain conditions and already runs ER sessions twice a month. She along with her trainees who are specializing in chronic pain and h
Locations (1)
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States