Comparing Whole Health Team approaches to traditional education for managing chronic pain in veterans
Implementation of a Pragmatic Trial of Whole Health Team vs. Primary Care Group Education to Promote Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Improve Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Veterans
This study is looking at how well a special team of health experts can help veterans with chronic pain by using personalized plans that focus on things like yoga and nutrition, instead of just traditional group classes, to see which method helps them feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northern California Institute/res/edu NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10973348 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a Whole Health Team, which includes integrative medicine providers and health coaches, in managing chronic pain among veterans. Participants will receive personalized health plans that emphasize non-drug therapies, such as yoga and nutrition, compared to traditional group education methods. The study will assess changes in pain levels, quality of life, and mental health over a year through regular assessments. The goal is to determine which approach better alleviates pain and improves overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are veterans experiencing moderate to severe chronic pain who are seeking alternative pain management strategies.
Not a fit: Patients with mild pain or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with more effective, non-pharmacological strategies for managing chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for integrative approaches in pain management, suggesting potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Northern California Institute/res/edu — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seal, Karen H — Northern California Institute/res/edu
- Study coordinator: Seal, Karen H
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.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.