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Orthopedic DisorderNCT06366633

Web-based Mind-body Program for Comorbid Nontraumatic Upper-extremity Condition and Risky Substance Use

A study testing Web-TIRELESS in people with Orthopedic Disorder and Nontraumatic Injury, run by Jafar Bakhshaie at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The investigator aims to conduct an open pilot study (N=6; 5 completers) to test the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of an asynchronous web-based mind-body intervention (Toolkit for Resilient Life beyond Pain and Substance Use; Web-TIRELESS) for adult patients with a comorbidity of non-traumatic painful… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
What is being tested?
Web-TIRELESS
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
5 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
29 Oct 2024to 31 Jul 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Outpatient adults seeking care in the Hand and Arm Center
  • Diagnosed with a non-traumatic painful upper-extremity condition (NPUC)
  • Pain score > 4 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
  • Risky substance use (scores >10 and <27 for alcohol, and >3 and <27 for cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine-type stimulants, inhalants, sedatives, hallucinogens, opioids, tobacco products, and e-cigarette on The World Health Organization's - Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test [WHO-ASSIST])
  • Owns a smartphone, laptop, or computer with internet access
  • Age ≥18yr
  • English fluency
  • Ability and willingness to participate in a live video focus group and the following asynchronous Web-based intervention

Who cannot join

  • Participation in mind-body or specialized substance abuse treatment in the past 3 months
  • Practice of mindfulness >45 minutes/week in the past 3 months
  • Psychotropic medications (e.g. antidepressants) changed in the past 3 months
  • Serious untreated mental illness (e.g., Schizophrenia)
  • Suicidal ideation with intent or plan
  • Pregnancy
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  • Secondary gains that may bias motivation (e.g., pending disability claim),
  • Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (score ≥4 on the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ))
  • History of surgery for the presented NPUC within the past 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02129

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About this study

Official title: Feasibility Open Pilot of Web-based Mind-body Treatment to Enhance Resilience Among Patients With Nontraumatic Painful Upper Extremity Conditions and Comorbid Risky Substance Use

The investigator aims to conduct an open pilot study (N=6; 5 completers) to test the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of an asynchronous web-based mind-body intervention (Toolkit for Resilient Life beyond Pain and Substance Use; Web-TIRELESS) for adult patients with a comorbidity of non-traumatic painful upper-extremity condition(s) (NPUC) and risky substance use.

Deliverables: 1) Adapt and refine open pilot protocol, patient recruitment, and other study materials. 2) Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and credibility of Web- TIRELESS in preparation for a future feasibility RCT.

Participants will complete 4 on-demand video sessions at their own pace (approximate pace of 1 session per week) and complete baseline and post-test assessments. participants may also partake in an exit interview to provide feedback on Web-TIRELESS to further refine the program and study protocol for future iterations.

Read the detailed description

Aim: Conduct a pilot study (N=6; 5 completers) of Web-TIRELESS followed by virtual exit interviews with adult patients with painful nontraumatic upper extremity conditions and comorbid risky substance use. The investigators will use this mixed methods information to assess the feasibility, credibility, and acceptability of Web-TIRELESS and optimize the program and study methodology in preparation for a pilot feasibility randomized control trial (RCT).

The Web-TIRELESS program, adapted from the Toolkit for Optimal Recovery (P# 2020P000095), consists of 4 on-demand video sessions each being approximately 30-45 minutes long. The sessions aim to teach mind-body skills, cognitive-behavioral strategies (e.g., reframing, pain and substance use urge surfing), activity pacing, acceptance and commitment skills, and psychoeducation on the association between substance use and pain. Each session will consist of a combination of short (5-10 min) educational videos, exercises, and guided home practice goal-setting. At the end of each session, each participant will complete an interactive quiz that covers the subject of the session to facilitate deeper understanding and internalization of the session content. The interactive quiz format has been demonstrated to be useful for learning new information, including among orthopedic patients. Between sessions, participants will be encouraged to practice program skills at home. Home practice materials include Web-based audio and video clips (e.g., 5 min mindfulness of pain and substance urge). Outside the on-demand sessions, participants will continue to use the web-based platform to guide and log their home practice.

After completion of the program, participants will attend a one-time 15-30 minute exit interview to share their perceptions of Web-TIRELESS and any recommendations to improve quality. This information will be used to further adapt and optimize Web-TIRELESS prior to future study phases.

Assessments: Participants will complete baseline and post-test assessments.

Being tested
Web-TIRELESS
Keywords
Upper Extremity Condition, Risky substance Use, Mindfulness, Nontraumatic conditions, Chronic pain
Medical subject headings
Musculoskeletal Diseases, Substance-Related Disorders, Chronic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Web-TIRELESSBehavioural

    This is a self-administered web-based intervention that consists of 4 30-45-minute video sessions that teach mind-body skills, cognitive-behavioral strategies (e.g., reframing, pain and substance use urge surfing), activity pacing, acceptance and commitment skills, and psychoeducation on the association between substance use and pain. The program aims to increase patients' physical and emotional functioning and decrease pain intensity and maladaptive substance use behaviors.

Study groups in NCT06366633
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Web-TIRELESSExperimentalAn asynchronous web-based mind-body intervention focused on decreasing disability, pain, risky substance use, and related distress in patients with nontraumatic upper-extremity conditions and comorbid risky substance use.
Receives: Behavioral: Web-TIRELESS

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ)

    Assesses the degree to which one believes the intervention will effectively manage their condition, substance use, and related worry. Possible scores range from 3 to 27 for both the credibility and the expectancy subscales. Higher scores represent higher credibility and expectancy.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks)

  2. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire to assess satisfaction with/acceptability of treatment

    Participant's satisfaction with treatment received after completion . The score range is 0-12. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction.

    Measured: Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  3. The User Experience Scale to assess participants' satisfaction with (acceptability of) web-based delivery

    This measure will assess how well patients like the Wed-based program content and delivery. Total raw scores range from 22 to 110 with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction with the platform.

    Measured: Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  4. The percent of patients that agree to participate to assess feasibility of recruitment

    The percent of eligible patients approached that agree to participate.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks)

  5. Rate at which program was accepted, measured by attendance to assess acceptability of treatment

    The proportion of participants who complete > or = 3 of 4 sessions.

    Measured: Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  6. Adherence to homework

    Rate of participant's completion of homework assigned throughout the study.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 1 month

  7. Rate of participant's completion of self-report measures to assess feasibility of assessments

    Investigators will report number of patients who complete assessments at each time-point.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  8. Adverse Events

    Any self-reported or observed negative events related to participation

    Measured: Through study completion, an average of 1 month

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS)

    Assesses pain severity and pain related disability. Total scores range from 0 to 10 with high scores indicating worse pain severity.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  2. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

    A 30-item measure that assesses disability severity. Scores range from 0 to 100 with higher scores indicating greater disability.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  3. Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Emotional Distress - Depression-Short Form 8b v1.0

    An 8-item measure assessing symptoms of depression. Scores range from 8 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  4. PROMIS Emotional Distress - Anxiety-Short Form 8b v1.0

    An 8-item measure assessing symptoms of anxiety. Scores range from 8 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  5. Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)

    Assesses magnification, helplessness, and rumination about pain. Scores range from 0 to 52. Higher scores indicate greater pain catastrophizing.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  6. Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale - Short Form (PASS-20)

    Assesses fear and anxiety related to pain. Scores range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate greater pain-related fear and anxiety.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  7. Pain Vigilance and Awareness Questionnaire (PVAQ)

    Assesses preoccupation with or attention to pain. Scores range from 16 to 96. Higher scores indicate greater pain vigilance.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  8. Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire (BEAQ)

    This measure assesses tendencies to avoid unpleasant internal experiences. Scores range from 15 to 90. Higher scores suggest greater avoidance behaviors.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  9. Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)

    Assesses risk for aberrant medication-related behavior in persons with chronic pain. Scores range from 0 to 68. Higher scores indicate greater risk for opioid misuse.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

  10. The Timeline Follow Back (TLFB)

    Assesses daily estimates of alcohol, cannabis, cigarette, and other drug use during the past week. The range is 0 to 7 days, with higher scores indicating more severe use.

    Measured: Through intervention completion, an average of 1 month

  11. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

    Severity of participant's pain at rest and with activity using a Likert scale with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst possible pain.

    Measured: Baseline (0 Weeks), Post-Test (4 Weeks)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Apr 2024
  2. Study start29 Oct 2024
  3. Primary completion31 May 2025
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
5 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06366633
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024P000713
Other IDs
1K23AT012364-01
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
28 Mar 2024
Last updated
18 Feb 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Levey N, Chen N, Ditre J, Sylvia L, Mudgal C, Bhashyam A, Garg R, Ring D, Vranceanu AM, Bakhshaie J. A Web-Based Mind-Body Intervention to Improve Resilience Among Patients With Nontraumatic Painful Upper-Extremity Conditions and Comorbid Risky Substance Use: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Res Protoc. 2024 Dec 9;13:e64547. doi: 10.2196/64547.

    PubMed 39652859

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Web-TIRELESS in people with Orthopedic Disorder and Nontraumatic Injury, run by Jafar Bakhshaie at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 9 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ) (time frame: Baseline (0 Weeks)). The study lists 8 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06366633, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Feb 2026.

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