Options for Pain Management Using Nonpharmacological Strategies

Part of paid clinical trials in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Study ID
NCT05563792
Status
Recruiting

Conditions

  • Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Options for Pain Management using Non-medication Strategies — BEHAVIORAL
    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.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 1, 2022
Status verified
May 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Oct 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
296 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: OPTIONS Intervention Coaching
    Intervention participants will participate in a series of four coaching sessions focused on helping patients clarify their values and treatment goals, aligning these values and goals and their lifestyle with nonpharmacological treatment options, working on overcoming barriers to use and adherence of nonpharmacological treatment options (using motivational interviewing), and preparing patients to discuss these options with their primary care providers. A decision aid will be used during these coaching sessions.
  • No Intervention: OPTIONS Waitlist Control
    Participants randomized into waitlist control group will receive the intervention decision aid after completing the last survey at 9 months. Participants will also be offered the opportunity to have a brief 20-minute session with a member of the OPTIONS study staff to help walk them through this decision aid.

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain Interference Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) [ Time Frame: Change from baseline to 6 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, INIndianapolisIndiana46202-2884
Angela L Rollins, PhD MS
(317) 771-4023
Matthew J. Bair, MD MS (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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