Non-Medication Strategies for Chronic Pain Management
Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 296 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
This trial is looking for Veterans wanting to manage their chronic pain without medications. Participants will work with a coach to explore different approaches that align with their personal values and goals.
You may be able to join if
- I have musculoskeletal pain in my low back, neck, or arms/legs for at least 3 months.
- I experience at least moderate pain, rating my pain as 4 or higher on a scale from 0 to 10.
- I have a primary care appointment scheduled or due in about three months.
- I am open to trying new ways to treat my pain.
You may not be able to join if
- I have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the past 6 months.
- I am on long-term opioid therapy.
- I have severe medical issues that might prevent me from participating.
- I have cognitive impairment as shown by my eligibility screening.
- I have active suicidal thoughts.
- I have severe hearing or speech problems.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to help Veterans learn about different ways they can manage chronic pain that do not involve medications. Veterans will work with a coach to explore the Veterans' values and goals and how different non-medication approaches may fit into these values and goals.
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