Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies
Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies (OPTIONS)
VA Office of Research and Development
296 participants
Nov 1, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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
Exclusion Criteria6
- 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.
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Interventions
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 their values and goals and how different non-medication approaches may fit into these values and goals.
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NCT05563792