Chronic pain research study seeks employed adults with SCI

The University of Washington and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are collaborating on a research study seeking individuals with a spinal cord injury who are employed a minimum of 15-20 hours per week and experience chronic pain. The study will evaluate an evidence-based, telehealth pain self-management intervention compared to standard care, does not involve any in-person sessions and aims to address common barriers encountered by employed individuals with chronic pain. You can sign up for this study HERE.

Typically, people with physical disabilities may be offered face-to-face delivery of pain self-management interventions, in clinical settings during business hours, which limits access to people with physical disabilities who are employed. These individuals must take time off work to attend multiple treatment sessions, overcome transportation difficulties, and contend with the stigma of seeking behavioral healthcare. Telehealth interventions, such as E-TIPS, have considerable potential for expanding the reach of pain self-management interventions for employed people with physical disabilities. You can learn more about the details of the study HERE.