A walking program to help veterans with chronic pain and opioid use disorder
An adaptive walking intervention to manage chronic pain in veterans with opioid use disorder engaged in opioid agonist treatment
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-10975946
This study is looking at how a walking program can help veterans with chronic pain who are also being treated for opioid use disorder, aiming to improve their pain management and overall well-being through regular walking sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WEST HAVEN, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10975946 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a walking intervention designed to help veterans who experience chronic pain and are undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. The program aims to integrate non-pharmacologic approaches, specifically walking, into the existing opioid agonist treatment regimen. By focusing on behavioral strategies, the research seeks to improve pain management and overall well-being for these veterans. Participants will engage in structured walking sessions, which are a key component of cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have chronic pain and are currently receiving opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or are not engaged in opioid agonist treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with effective, non-drug-based strategies to manage chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that walking and cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
WEST HAVEN, UNITED STATES
- VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — WEST HAVEN, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MACLEAN, ROBERT ROSS — VA CONNECTICUT HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: MACLEAN, ROBERT ROSS
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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