RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06587607

VR Mindfulness Training for Veterans With SCI

Exploring Virtual Reality Mindfulness Training for Veterans With SCI and Chronic Pain

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Jul 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Chronic Pain Spinal Cord Injury

Summary

This study involves delivering a mindfulness program that was developed for Veterans called VA Compassionate Awareness Learning Module (VA CALM) to Veterans with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to develop accommodations to make the VA CALM program more accessible for those with SCI. It will involve delivering the unmodified curriculum to a group of Veterans with SCI first to determine what areas need accommodations, working with a group of stakeholders to develop appropriate accommodations, and then delivering 1-2 modified modules via virtual reality to evaluate whether using virtual reality was feasible and acceptable for this program.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Veteran
Diagnosis of spinal cord injury with incomplete or complete tetraplegia based on AIS score OR incomplete or complete paraplegia based on AIS score.
Endorses chronic pain lasting 3 months;
age 18+ years
Access to high-speed internet
Endorse being (at least) minimally proficient on the computer (eg, able to check emails, read the news, etc.); be able, either independently or with caregiver support, to get online for virtual meetings and don/doff VR equipment
Able to speak clearly and independently to participate in focus group interviews.

Exclusion Criteria1

Individuals unable to consent for research or medical care are ineligible to participate.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVA Compassionate Awareness Learning Module (VA CALM) a mindfulness curriculum.

VA CALM is a 9 week mindfulness curriculum typically delivered at a once/week module pace in group settings during sessions that last approximately 60-90 minutes. Module topics include: Program Introduction, Why mindfulness, Perception, What Makes Something a Pleasant Experience?, Being Stuck, Getting Unstuck, Communication, Mindfulness in Daily Life, and Today is the First Dat of the Rest of Your Life.