Status:
COMPLETED
Integrated Treatment for Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Pain
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of an integrated treatment for Veterans with comorbid chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is hypothesized that Veterans who r...
Detailed Description
Chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder frequently co-occur and are associated with a significant level of affective distress, physical disability, and treatment resistance. However, no empiri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients will be eligible for participation if they have chronic pain, defined as constant pain of at least six months duration with a neurologic or musculoskeletal etiology. Patients must also meet criteria for PTSD.
- Stability of pain and anxiety medications will be required for two months prior to study entry and during the active treatment and TAU phase.
Exclusion
- Patients with life threatening or acute physical illness (e.g., cancer).
- Current alcohol or substance abuse or dependence. Veterans who have a history of alcohol or drug dependence but who have not had problematic use in the last six months will be included in the study.
- Current psychosis or suicidal ideation.
- Individuals seeking pain treatment such as surgical interventions will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00127413
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
March 27 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA Boston Health Care System, Jamaica Plain
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130