Status:

COMPLETED

Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain to Improve Functioning Among Veterans

Lead Sponsor:

VA Office of Research and Development

Conditions:

Musculoskeletal Pain

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-79 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Chronic pain is very common among primary care Veterans and can seriously impact overall patient functioning and well-being. Currently, behavioral treatments for pain management are not often provided...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Veterans age \>=18 and \<=79 years
  • Conversant in English
  • A diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain of \>three months
  • PEG score of \>= 4 on pain intensity item and both interference items at screening
  • BPI interference and pain intensity score of at least 4.0 at baseline
  • If currently prescribed pain medication (other than topicals or NSAIDS), a stable dose in the last two months
  • If currently prescribed psychiatric medicine, a stable dose in the last two months
  • Established history of VA primary care utilization (i.e., at least one primary care visit in the past year)

Exclusion

  • Current or prior (past 12 months) engagement in psychotherapy or behavioral intervention provided by behavioral medicine services or specialty mental health for chronic pain.
  • Medication management through psychiatric services or an on-going course of mental health services for issues other than chronic pain are not excluded.
  • Endorsement of imminent suicide risk
  • Current significant substance use problems (i.e., alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other drugs)
  • Unstable psychiatric status (e.g., active psychosis, current mania)
  • Diagnosed with major or minor neurocognitive disorder
  • Unwilling to have treatment sessions audio recorded
  • Pending disability claim
  • Recent or planned surgical/interventional procedure for pain

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 27 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

184 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04724694

Start Date

October 1 2021

End Date

January 27 2025

Last Update

February 13 2025

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VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, New York, United States, 14215-1129