Group-Based Psychological Treatments Over Video Conference for Older Veterans With Chronic Pain (NCT06004804)
Evaluating Group-Based Psychological Treatments Over Home Video Teleconference for Older Veterans With Chronic Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is being performed to compare the effects of three types of group-based psychological treatments delivered over video telehealth for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older U.S. military Veterans. The three types of psychological treatments are: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and Mindfulness Meditation (MM). In addition, the investigators will evaluate which patients respond best to each treatment and how each treatment works. The investigators are performing the study because chronic pain is a big problem among Veterans. Older Veterans are the focus because they have the highest rates of chronic pain, perhaps as high has 80%. The investigators are looking at psychological treatments because they are less risky than medications or procedures for older Veterans. Telehealth is an important aspect of the proposal, as delivery over telehealth could improve access to treatments. CBT is endorsed nationally by VA, but no standardized MM is available through VA, and only a few VA sites use EAET, which is a newer treatment focusing on how stress and emotions affect pain. The project aims to evaluate a standardized form of MM and the newer treatment, EAET, compared to the standard CBT used widely in VA.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA — West Los Angeles, California
Age range: 60 Years to 95 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Mindfulness Meditation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA — West Los Angeles, California
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven, Connecticut
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (310) 478-3711
Email: karin.liu@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.