A Culturally Adapted Group-Based, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy Intervention - Hebrew (EAET-H) for Chronic Pain Patients Treated With Medical Cannabis in Israel - A Pilot Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a culturally adapted group-based emotional therapy named Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy can help reduce chronic pain and improve emotional well-being in Israeli adults who suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain and are treated with medical cannabis. Researchers will compare patients who receive the emotional therapy along with their usual care to patients who receive usual care only, to see if the therapy leads to better outcomes in pain, mental health, and daily functioning. Participants will attend a weekly 1.5-hour group therapy session for 8 weeks; Take part in group discussions and emotional processing exercises; Complete questionnaires about pain levels, mood, sleep, and quality of life; Continue their usual medical treatment as prescribed by their doctors.
• Diagnosed with any chronic musculoskeletal pain (≥ three months in duration). widespread pain or fibromyalgia or any combination of these conditions;
• Treated with medical Cannabis;
• Physical and mental ability to participate in group discussions;
• Explicitly endorsed an interest in exploring potential emotional factors contributing to their somatic symptoms;
• Signed informed consent form