Learn to Act - Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Chronic Pain
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA · Jun 26, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 25, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is testing a new group program designed to help adults living with chronic pain better understand mental health and how it relates to their pain. The program runs for 10 weeks, with one 90-minute session each week, and aims to teach helpful ways to think about and manage pain, while also reducing unhelpful beliefs and behaviors that can make pain worse. Half of the people who join the study will start the program right away, while the other half will wait and join after the first group finishes.
To take part, you need to be an adult or older adult (18 years or older) living in Portugal who has been diagnosed with chronic pain by a doctor. You should be able to attend all the sessions and not currently receiving regular psychological therapy. People with active cancer or who cannot give consent, such as those with severe memory problems, cannot join. This study is not recruiting yet but aims to see if this kind of program is practical and helpful for people with chronic pain.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adults (18 to 64 years old) and seniors (65 years old or older) residing in Portugal.
- • Previous diagnosis of Chronic Pain carried out by a doctor.
- • Availability to attend sessions.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Active neoplasia.
- • Inability to give informed consent (e.g. due to dementia).
- • Currently receiving psychological support regularly (sessions \> once per semester).
About University Of Coimbra
The University of Coimbra, a prestigious institution in Portugal, is dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation through its clinical trial initiatives. With a strong emphasis on collaborative research and interdisciplinary approaches, the university fosters a robust environment for the development of cutting-edge therapies and interventions. Its clinical trials aim to address critical health challenges, leveraging the expertise of its distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. Committed to ethical standards and patient welfare, the University of Coimbra plays a pivotal role in translating scientific discoveries into tangible health solutions, contributing to the global body of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Coimbra, , Portugal
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported