Learn to Act - Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Chronic Pain

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

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.

Study 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.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• change from Mental Health Literacy Scale — baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up
  Mental Health Literacy - higher scores mean more Mental Health Literacy. Minimum value: 35 Maximum value: 160
• change from Pain Catastrophizing Scale — baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up
  Pain Catastrophizing - higher scores mean more catastrophizing thoughts are present. Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 52
• change from Brief Pain Inventory - intensity and interference — baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3-month follow-up
  Pain intensity and interference - higher scores mean more perceived pain severity and interference. Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: 10

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