Reclaim Your Day

Does Chronic Pain Keep You from Living a Full Life?

Researchers at Butler Hospital and Brown University are comparing two video-based courses to help older adults live fuller lives with chronic musculoskeletal pain (pain in your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, or joints).

Participants will be randomly chosen to participate in one of the two video-based courses:

• Reclaim Your Day – Peer Stories, which features videos of real people discussing how they live a full life with chronic pain.
• Reclaim Your Day – Healthy Living, which includes videos about key health topics for people living with chronic pain.

Both video programs are free, and participants will receive up to $250 for completing study activities and attending virtual follow-up contacts.

The study lasts for 18 weeks total. During that time, you will be asked to:

• Complete an initial interview before enrolling in the study.
• Attend a virtual 30-minute video orientation meeting.
• Be enrolled in one of the two video-based courses.
• Watch 30 minutes of videos online each week for 6 weeks.
• Complete follow-up interviews and surveys virtually or by phone.

Both programs are free of charge. You will receive up to $250 for completing study activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the study?

Adults aged 55 and older who have chronic musculoskeletal pain and have reliable access to the internet.

Why are we doing this research?

We have received a grant from the National Institute of Aging to study ways to help adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain improve their sense of well-being and quality of life. Reports recently have shown that many older adults struggle with chronic musculoskeletal pain. We want to help these adults be as healthy as possible.

How does the research process work?

First, you will be asked to participate in an initial interview before enrolling in the study. This initial phone call will help us determine if our study is a good match for you.

If eligible, you will be invited to participate in the study.

How long will the research last?

The video-based courses last 6 weeks. There are two additional virtual interviews, 6 weeks and 12 weeks after the video-based courses have ended. In total, study participation lasts 18 weeks.

Do I have to pay for the programs?

No, the programs are free for study participants.