Comparative Effectiveness of Online 8-session CBT vs. 1-Session Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain - The PROGRESS Study

The purpose of this study is to conduct a pragmatic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of: (1) 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (pain-CBT; sixteen hours total treatment time); and (2) a 1-session pain relief skills intervention for chronic pain (Empowered Relief; two hours total treatment time).

Inclusion Criteria:At least 18 years of age or older of either sex (and all genders).Chronic pain (pain that occurs on at least half of the days of 3 months or more).Past-month average pain intensity score of at least 3/10.Ability to adhere to and complete study protocols.Exclusion Criteria:Inability to provide informed consent.Cognitive impairment, non-English speaking, or psychological factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study including group treatment.Active suicidality at screening.Study staff may exclude individuals with a known history of disruptive behavior to minimize contamination of the learning environment for an entire treatment cohort.Receipt of either study treatment in the past 3 months.