IMPACT-2:
A Remote Pancreatitis Study

Researchers at Seattle Children’s Research Institute are studying an online program to help adults learn pain strategies that may help improve pain and quality of life. If you are an adult living with chronic pancreatitis or recurrent acute pancreatitis pain, you may be eligible to participate in this remote research study and receive up to $225 in e-gift cards.

Fast Facts

Recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis and pain

Ages 18+

Compensation up to $225 in e-gift cards

Conducted remotely

Additional Information

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an online program for teaching pain management skills to people with chronic pancreatitis. Pain from chronic pancreatitis is complex and can be difficult to treat, so we hope to find better ways to help people self-manage their pain from home and improve quality of life.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 or older
  • Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis or recurrent acute pancreatitis
  • Experiencing moderate or severe pain in the past month
  • Able to speak and read English
  • Willing to use a personal device with internet access (or borrow a study device)

If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will be randomly assigned to one of two online pain programs. You will then complete the following:

  • Log in to your assigned program once a week for 8 weeks (15-20 minutes per session)
  • Complete online surveys at 3 different times: when you enroll, 2 months later, and 6 months later
    • The surveys ask about your symptoms, medicine use, emotional health, mood, and quality of life
    • At each time point you will be doing 7 days of brief daily surveys that take about 1-2 minutes each
  • You may also be asked to complete a phone interview (up to 1 hour) after finishing the program

Participants may receive up to $225 in e-gift cards for participating in this study.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.