Breakthrough Pain Action Plan Study

We are currently recruiting Southern Vancouver Island participants for our study entitled “An Evaluation of the Impact of a Breakthrough Pain Action Plan on the Use of Breakthrough Medication in Chronic Non Cancer Pain”. You are invited to participate in our study entitled “An Evaluation of the Impact of a Breakthrough Pain Action Plan on the Use of Breakthrough Medication in Chronic Non Cancer Pain”. WHO is eligible?
• People who have had chronic pain for at least 6 months
• You must have a stable pain medication regimen but are taking on average 2 or more short-acting narcotic or opioid doses per day for breakthrough pain or pain flares

WHAT is involved?
• Participants will be divided into 2 groups: usual treatment and intervention which involves implementing a personalized and non-drug action plan
• You must be willing to attend 2 in-person interviews, record pain episodes and medication use for 3 one-week time periods, and complete 3 short questionnaires on your overall pain control

WHAT are the benefits of the study?
• The frequent use of opioids or narcotic for breakthrough pain may increase the risk of side effects, tolerance and addiction. This study is designed to evaluate the benefits of a non-drug action plan and how non-drug measures might decrease medication use. HOW to CONTACT our study team?
• ***To protect confidentiality please ONLY contact our study team by calling or emailing:
Phone: 1-877-370-8699 ext. 16882
Email: BTPActionPlanStudy@viha.ca