N/A
Completed N=185
Improving Cancer Pain Management Through Self-Care
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00708019 ↗Enrolled (actual)
185
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Average Pain Intensity Score — 1.192; 1.304 units on a scale
Summary
This study will test two different doses of a psychoeducational intervention to improve cancer pain management. In addition, the study will determine if the changes in pain management behaviors that the patients and family caregivers learn continue to be used when the intervention stops. It is hypothesized that patients and family caregivers who receive the high dose intervention will have a greater decrease in pain intensity scores.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Average Pain Intensity Score |
1.192; 1.304 | — |
| SECONDARY Worst Pain Intensity Score |
1.575; 1.522 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- adult oncology outpatients (> 18 years of age)
- able to read, write, and understand English
- agree to participate and give informed consent
- have a KPS Score of > 50
- have an average pain intensity score of > 3.0 on a 0 to 10 NRS
- have radiographic evidence of bone metastasis
- visceral or somatic pain
- have a life expectancy of at least 6 months
- are receiving outpatient treatment for cancer (not AIDS-related) with any single or combination therapy, and have a telephone line
Exclusion Criteria
- A documented previous or current psychiatric disorder or if at the time of recruitment they are receiving hospice care in order not to interfere with the pain management program provided by hospice.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00708019). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.