NCT07207174 · Florida State University
Brief Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
(B-MORE v B-CBT)
What this study is about
This randomly assigned controlled trial aims to test both English and Spanish versions of two, benign behavioral interventions for adults with chronic pain -- 1) Brief Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (B-MORE), and 2) Brief Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (B-CBT).
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This randomized controlled trial aims to test both English and Spanish versions of two, benign behavioral interventions for adults with chronic pain -- 1) Brief Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (B-MORE), and 2) Brief Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy (B-CBT).
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Brief Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement
B-MORE is a 2-hour adaptation of the traditional MORE program.
BEHAVIORAL
Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
B-CBT is a 2-hour adaptation of a traditional 8-week CBT for Chronic Pain manual.
Primary outcome measures
Program Feasibility
Time frame: At the first treatment session [1 hour] and the final treatment session [1 hour]
Feasibility will be assessed by intervention adherence rates (percentage of treatment sessions completed).
Treatment Acceptability
Time frame: Upon completion of the final treatment session [1 hour]
Treatment acceptability will be assessed by an adaptation of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability scale (TFA).
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Having a chronic pain condition
- Average pain of \> 3 in the last week
- Willingness to engage with study assessments and interventions
- Understanding English or Spanish instructions fluently
- Age 18 and above.
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to consent because of physical or mental incapacity
- Have previous, formal mindfulness or CBT training (e.g., MBSR)
- Have pain from a current cancer diagnosis
- Unstable illness that may interfere with treatment
- Had surgery within the previous three months
- Had pain relieving injections, such as cortisone or hyaluronate, within the previous three months.
Where
- Tallahassee, Florida
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Nov 3, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations