Integrating Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Pain With Inclusion, Respect, and Equity

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · Dec 13, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The INSPIRE trial is studying new ways to manage chronic pain without relying on medications. This project aims to develop a mobile app and provide telehealth coaching to support Black, Chinese, and Latinx communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The app will offer non-drug strategies for pain management, and the research will start with a small pilot program in November 2023, followed by a larger study in early 2025.

To participate in this trial, you need to be 18 years or older, speak English, Spanish, or Cantonese, and have a primary care provider at UCSF Health or SFHN. You'll also need to have chronic pain for at least three months and be willing to use a smartphone for the study. Participants will be involved in a 12-month program where they may be randomly assigned to different groups to compare the effectiveness of the approaches. It's important to note that individuals with severe mental illness that affects their ability to give informed consent cannot participate. Overall, this study hopes to provide valuable insights into effective pain management techniques for diverse communities.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. age 18 or older
• • 2. speak English, Spanish, or Cantonese
• • 3. have a UCSF Health or SFHN PCP
• • 4. be willing to use a smartphone (iOS or Android - either their own or one provided by the study)
• • 5. have chronic, non-malignant pain for at least 3 months
• • 6. be willing to participate in a 12 month patient-centered chronic pain management study where they will be randomized into one of two comparison arms
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Severe mental illness or other condition preventing informed consent