Mindfulness for Pain and Suicide (NCT05286112) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Mindfulness for Pain and Suicide
United States76 participantsStarted 2023-03-06
Plain-language summary
The proposed study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce functional impairment from chronic pain and risk of suicide.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* English-speaking veterans
* Ages 18 years and older
* Understand informed consent
* Report pain that occurs on at least half the days for six months or more
* Score at least a 4 on each item of the three items on a brief pain intensity and interference measure
* To meet the minimum threshold for suicide risk, veterans must meet at least one of the following: (1) endorse at least a 1 ("several days") on item 9 ("thoughts of you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way" in the past 2 weeks) of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), (2) endorse at least "death ideation" in the last 3 months as measured by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or (3) report a suicide attempt in the last 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* An active severe substance use disorder (SUD)
* Documented schizophrenia, active psychosis, or mania
* Upcoming surgeries
* Uncontrolled medical conditions
* Intent to carry out a plan for suicide.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Treatment acceptability
Timeframe: 1-month post-treatment
2
Suicide risk
Timeframe: baseline to 6 months post-treatment follow-up
3
Depression
Timeframe: baseline to 6 months post-treatment follow-up
4
Interpersonal Needs
Timeframe: baseline to 6 months post-treatment follow-up
5
Pain Interference and intensity
Timeframe: baseline to 6 months post-treatment follow-up