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Assessing the Efficacy of an Acceptance-Based Digital Intervention for Veterans With Chronic Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllVA Office of Research and Development
NCT06058624 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Pain has been identified as among the most frequent presenting medical complaints, in particular within primary care for Veterans. There are few areas of daily living and functioning that pain intensity does not impact, with reported pain intensity related to difficulties in social situations and changes in activities of daily life, sleep, and appetite. Therapeutic interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain (ACT-CP) that target issues related to the cognitions and emotional concerns related to chronic pain have been well-documented for reduction of associated psychiatric symptoms and modest pain relief. At the same time, online programming can improve the ability of pain psychoeducation programs and ACT-CP to reach patients. The proposed project will compare online Veteran ACT for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP) compared to another pain program, Online Pain School, t

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of non-cancer chronic pain, defined by: * 1a at least one pain-related diagnosis indicated by an ICD-9 or -10 code related to either Musculoskeletal pain or Joint Problems/Osteoarthritis * 1b. minimum Grade 1 or 2 on the Graded Chronic Pain Scale * Has a computer and working, high-speed wireless internet connection at home * Competent to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any current or lifetime DSM-5 psychotic disorder * Current or recent (within 1 month of study entry) DSM-5 substance use disorder * Current use of any other chronic pain-related psychological treatment * Clinically significant suicidality within the past year * Any cognitive or physical impairment that would interfere with study participation of using a computer and providing feedback
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What it tests

  • Veteran ACT for Chronic Pain (VACT-CP)
  • Online Pain School
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Where

3 sites
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, United States
VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, United States
VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Dallas, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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