Self-Directed vs Clinician-Delivered CBT for Chronic Pain

This randomized trial focuses on comparing two approaches to treating chronic pain. It investigates the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP). One approach is a self-directed CBT-CP program that provides personal feedback. The second approach is CBT-CP delivered directly by a clinician. The study's goal is to determine whether the self-directed program with personal feedback more effectively reduces chronic pain. The research is designed as a randomized trial, meaning participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups. This allows for an objective comparison of the effectiveness of both methods in alleviating chronic pain. The study is important for understanding the best ways to deliver CBT-CP to patients.