PREVAIL Interdisciplinary Track: A Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial
United States150 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to \[primary purpose learn if a team that involves five types of pain specialists (interventional pain, psychology, pharmacy, nutrition, physical therapy) can treat chronic pain in Veterans. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do patients report less pain after six months in the program?
* Do patients report that pain gets in the way of their life less after six months in the program? The researchers will compare participants who participate in the program to those that wait for six months before participating in the program.
Participants will
* Meet with the team of pain specialists to develop a plan to treat their pain
* Receive calls from a coach once per month
* Return to meet with the team of pain specialists for a six-month follow-up appointment
* Fill out surveys
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Veteran receiving care at the Salem VA Health Care System (Salem VAHCS) per electronic medical record (EMR)
* Patient participating in PREVAIL Interdisciplinary Team Track per EMR
* Chronic Pain Diagnosis: Defined as pain lasting more than three months per EMR
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of Mild Neurocognitive Disorder or Major Neurocognitive Disorder based on Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) per EMR
* Veteran has a current acute physical injury that would artificially elevate pain scores during study period per EMR
* Veteran intends to have a pain-related surgery during the study period per EMR
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.