Integrative Medicine for Chronic Pain

Integrative Medicine for Chronic Pain - Process-Outcome-Study in the Context of an Internal Medicine Ward for Integrative Medicine

In this study, the effects of a 14-day inpatient treatment in an internal medicine ward for integrative medicine on pain, disability, quality of life, satisfaction with life, depression, and anxiety will be investigated. Furthermore the influence of potential process variables will be evaluated.

Effects will be measured after completion of the program (2 weeks), and at 6 months follow up after start of the program.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed with any chronic pain condition
• at least 6 months pain duration
• written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• participation in any other clinical study