Status:
COMPLETED
Behavioral Treatments for Chronic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Intractable Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to test a brief, group-administered psychosocial intervention to reduce interference of pain with daily life, emotional distress, and pain intensity, and improve quality of...
Detailed Description
Chronic pain affects at least 15% of the veteran population and represents a high priority for the VA. In addition to primary pain conditions, chronic pain is a common secondary condition resulting fr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years old or older;
- Proficient in English;
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent (proposed informed consent form attached as Appendix A);
- Diagnosis of chronic benign pain as a secondary condition associated with a primary impairment due to a traumatic injury or congenital or acquired disorder as verified by a study physician after a medical diagnostic evaluation;
- Average pain severity rated \> 4/10 with resulting functional limitations; and
- Pain duration of at least 6 months.
Exclusion
- Participation in psychotherapy for pain the past 2 months;
- Serious, unstable medical illness for which inpatient hospitalization is likely over the next 3 months; and
- The following DSM-IV diagnoses or active problems within the past 6 months noted in the patient's CPRS medical record or diagnosed during a structured psychiatric interview: 1) schizophrenia; 2) other psychotic disorder; 3) bipolar disorder; 4) organic mental disorder; 5) borderline or antisocial personality disorder; or 6) alcohol or substance abuse or dependence.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
114 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00371865
Start Date
October 1 2006
End Date
September 1 2009
Last Update
April 10 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego
San Diego, California, United States, 92161