Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Physiotherapy in Persons With Chronic Widespread Pain

Objectives: To investigate the effect on pain of a stress reducing treatment that combine Internet based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT) and physiotherapy in persons with chronic widespread pain (CWP) and to examine factors predicting potential improvement. Methods: 200 persons with CWP will be recruited from different parts of Region Västra Götaland (VGR) in Sweden, and randomized into two groups. Group 1: Combined intervention of stress reducing I-CBT and Physiotherapy. Group 2: Physiotherapy only. The participants complete a battery of questionnaires of symptoms and health related aspects at baseline, 6, 12 and 24 months. Interventions will take place at local rehabilitation centers in VGR.