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Máire-Bríd Casey1, Keith Smart2, Ricardo Segurado3
1School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland. maire-brid.casey@ucdconnect.ie.
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|March 24, 2018
Summary
This study investigates if combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with exercise improves chronic pain management more than exercise alone. Findings will guide future pain treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Pain Management
Background:
- Chronic pain affects daily functioning and quality of life.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cognitive behavioural therapy, enhances psychological flexibility.
- The combination of ACT and physical exercise for chronic pain requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a combined Exercise and ACT program versus supervised exercise alone for chronic pain.
- To evaluate the impact on pain interference, severity, and psychological flexibility.
- To explore patient experiences with combined and standalone exercise interventions.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, randomized controlled trial (RCT) involving 160 chronic pain patients.
- Two 8-week group interventions: combined ACT and exercise vs. supervised exercise.
- Primary outcome: pain interference (Brief Pain Inventory-Interference Scale) at 12-week follow-up.
Main Results:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed and results are available.
Conclusions:
- This is the first RCT to compare combined ACT and exercise with supervised exercise for chronic pain.
- Results will determine if the combined approach offers superior benefits for chronic pain patients.
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