Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for People With Persistent Pain Following Orthopedic Trauma (NCT05989230)
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for People With Persistent Pain Following Orthopedic Trauma: A Pilot Feasibility Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this single-arm trial is to determine the feasibility of emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET) for individuals with persistent pain following orthopedic trauma. As part of this study, participants will be asked to attend weekly EAET treatment sessions and complete assessments (including pre-treatment, post-treatment, and follow-up) consisting of questionnaires and sensory testing procedures.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (12 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (17 items).
Location: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- peri-prosthetic fractures of the femur (regardless of etiology)
- non-ambulatory due to an associated spinal cord injury
- non-ambulatory pre-injury
- currently pregnant
- moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), as evidenced by intracranial hemorrhage present on admission CT
- major amputation(s) of the upper or lower extremities
- non-English speaking
- Likely to have severe problems with maintaining follow-up for any of the following reasons:
- The patient has been diagnosed with a severe psychiatric conditions
- The patient has current alcohol and/or drug addiction based on medical record or patient self-report.
- The patient is intellectually challenged without adequate family support
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 502-2428
Email: raaron4@jhmi.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.