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The concepts are related because randomized controlled trials are the primary research methodology used to evaluate the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions for patients suffering from chronic pain, as evidenced by specific studies [1], [2], and [3], as well as systematic reviews [4] and calls for further research [5].
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A systematic review of cognitive behavioral therapy-based ... frontiersin.org 5 facts
referenceIn a study by Torrijos-Zarcero et al. (2021) in Spain, patients with chronic pain, depression, and anxiety were treated in a randomized controlled trial comparing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MSC) (n=62) against Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (n=61) using weekly face-to-face sessions.
referenceTorrijos-Zarcero et al. (2021) conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate a mindful self-compassion program for patients with chronic pain.
perspectiveMore randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based on Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD) are needed to determine the overall efficacy of these interventions for patients with comorbid chronic pain and psychological distress.
measurementA systematic review of CBT-based interventions for patients with chronic pain and clinically relevant psychological distress analyzed twelve Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and one non-RCT published between 2011 and 2023, finding positive but modest results.
referenceIn a 2015 randomized controlled trial conducted in Sweden, Buhrman et al. studied patients with chronic pain (CP) and depression, comparing a treatment group receiving CBT plus treatment as usual (TAU) (n=28) against a control group receiving only TAU (n=24).