Brief Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement vs Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
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).
Eligibility Criteria
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.