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Improving Sleep and Reducing Opioid Use in Individuals With Chronic Pain

University of South Florida · with National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · NCT06345872

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18+ · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
165
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
December 11, 2024
Record last updated
April 21, 2026

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What the study is about

The goal of this study is to test two behavioral interventions for chronic insomnia in individuals with chronic pain and use prescribed opioid medication to treat their chronic pain.

Being studied: CBT-I; Treatment as usual; Tapered Withdrawal

Conditions: Chronic Pain; Chronic Insomnia; Opioid Use

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • 18+ yrs
  • willing to be randomized,
  • can read/understand English
  • diagnosed with chronic widespread pain and insomnia (as described below)
  • prescribed opioid medication for 1+ mo, 3+ times per week
  • desire to reduce or eliminate opioid use
  • written agreement from physician prescribing opioid medication
  • no prescribed or OTC sleep meds for 1+ mo, or stabilized on meds for 6+ wks

Exclusion Criteria

  • unable to provide informed consent
  • cognitive impairment (MMSE \<26)
  • sleep disorder other than insomnia [i.e., sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index, AHI >15)
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (myoclonus arousals per hour >15)]
  • bipolar or seizure disorder (due to risk of sleep restriction treatment)
  • other severe, untreated major psychopathology except for depression or anxiety (e.g.,suicidal ideation/intent, psychotic disorders)
  • psychotropic or other medications (e.g., beta-blockers) that alter pain or sleep (medications prescribed for pain or sleep are allowed)
  • participation in other non-pharmacological treatment for pain, sleep, or mood outside the current trial
  • internal metal objects or electrical devices
  • pregnancy
  • presumptive/confirmed lumbar nerve root compression
  • confirmed lumbar spinal stenosis
  • \<6 mos post-back surgery
  • other spinal disorders

Recruiting US locations

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, FL 33612

    Site contact: Christina S McCrae, PhD · 813-974-1804 · christinamccrae@usf.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Christina S McCrae, PhD · 8139741804 · christinamccrae@usf.edu
  • Britani Holland, PhD · 8139741804 · blalone@usf.edu
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