Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies (NCT05563792) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies
United States296 participantsStarted 2022-11-01
Plain-language summary
The 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.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* have musculoskeletal pain in the low back, cervical spine, or extremities (hip, knee, or shoulder) for at least 3 months,
* have at least moderate pain intensity and interference with function, defined by a score of 4 (possible range: 0-10) on the PEG, a 3-item measure of pain intensity, interference with enjoyment of life, and interference with general activity (obtained from phone screener),
* have a primary care appointment scheduled or due in approximately the next three months.
* open to trying new pain treatments
Exclusion Criteria:
* a psychiatric hospitalization in the past 6 months,
* long-term opioid therapy
* severe medical conditions likely precluding participation (e.g., NY Heart Association Class III or IV heart failure) which includes heart attack, stroke, and cancer, or
* if the eligibility screener reveals cognitive impairment, defined by a score of \>3 (possible range: 0-6) on MMSE cognitive screen (obtained from phone screener), or
* if the eligibility screener reveals active suicidal ideation, or
* severe hearing/speech impairment.