Initial evidence of effects of a novel digital behavioural treatment for chronic pain: A series of replicated randomized single-case experimental design studies - Takeaways - MDSpire

Initial evidence of effects of a novel digital behavioural treatment for chronic pain: A series of replicated randomized single-case experimental design studies

  • By

  • Haya Al Sharaa

  • Sara Laureen Bartels

  • Patrick Onghena

  • Afra Taygar

  • Linnéa Engman

  • Ida Flink

  • Suzanne Petersson

  • Katja Boersma

  • Lance M. McCracken

  • Laura Simons

  • Johan W.S. Vlaeyen

  • Rikard K. Wicksell

  • July 14, 2026

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    Chronic pain affects 20-30% of the global population and leads to significant distress, disability, and financial burden.

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    The DAHLIA project aims to enhance healthcare standards by providing digital behavioral treatments for chronic pain.

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    The study employs a replicated randomized single-case experimental design to assess individual-level treatment effects.

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    Participants included individuals aged 18 or older with chronic pain lasting at least three months and fluent in Swedish.

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    The study evaluates changes in psychological flexibility, acceptance, pain-related functioning, and well-being during treatment.

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Initial evidence of effects of a novel digital behavioural treatment for chronic pain: A series of replicated randomized single-case experimental design studies

  • by Haya Al Sharaa, Sara Laureen Bartels, Patrick Onghena, Afra Taygar, Linnéa Engman, Ida Flink, Suzanne Petersson, Katja Boersma, Lance M. McCracken, Laura Simons, Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Rikard K. Wicksell

  • July 14, 2026

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