Self-hypnosis plus cognitive therapy seeks more participants with SCI for study on reducing pain

Researchers at the University of Washington have expanded their research study that examines the impact of self-hypnosis plus cognitive therapy (HCT) on those with a spinal cord injury who experience chronic pain. Self-hypnosis is a skill people can learn to enter a state of relaxed alertness and openness to suggestion. Cognitive therapy involves changing how the brain processes pain by changing thoughts about pain. If this study proves successful, it will allow many more people with SCI to benefit from this therapy.

In this study:

• Everyone completes a screening and baseline assessment

• Everyone will be randomly assigned to HCT or Usual Care (UC)

• People in HCT will get six 60-minute sessions plus in-between session practice for six weeks

• People in UC will continue with their own pain control methods for six weeks

• Everyone completes two outcome assessments (at 6 weeks and 12 weeks)

Everyone can earn $60 for completing study procedures. You may be eligible to participate if you:

• Are 18 years of age or older;

• Completed rehabilitation for SCI;

• Have chronic pain related to your SCI;  Are fluent in English;

• Have access to a webcam and microphone through a computer, smartphone or other internet-connected device.

You can learn more about this study HERE. You may also phone (206) 221-5688 or via e-mail at telepop@uw.edu