Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies

Description

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.

Conditions

Pain

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Study overview

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.

Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies (OPTIONS)

Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies

Condition
Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Indianapolis

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202-2884

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • * 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

VA Office of Research and Development,

Marianne Sassi Matthias, PhD MS BA, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN

Study Record Dates

2026-10-31