We’re now recruiting for this trial to investigate a new online emotional recovery program for people with chronic pain.

What is the research study about?

Chronic pain is more than a painful experience, it is highly emotional. People with chronic pain consistently report increasing and uncontrollable levels of anger, worry, fear and sadness. These negative emotional states contribute to a cycle of worsening pain and emotional difficulties including anxiety and depression.

Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) are recruiting for a trial investigating an online emotional recovery program for chronic pain. 

What does the research involve?

We will investigate whether a new approach to pain management, an online skills training program in emotional regulation, can help people with chronic pain manage the physical and emotional aspects of their pain.

The 9‑week program, iDBT-Pain (Online Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills Training for Chronic Pain), involves participating in eight 60 minute weekly group-based emotional skills training sessions over the internet using Zoom, and daily training using a web app to watch videos and complete tasks on a smart phone. Participation also means completing a series of questionnaires, before and after the nine-week program and three months later, meaning that the trial will be completed in approximately 5 months.

The Participant Information Statement (PIS) explains the trial in detail. Please have a read of this information.

If you are interested in participating, click on the button below and complete the pre-trial survey.