Finding the best pain treatments for veterans
Optimizing Response to Chronic Pain Treatments in Veterans: Identifying Key Moderators
This study is looking to find the best ways to help veterans with chronic pain by figuring out which treatments work best for each person, including options like therapy and mindfulness techniques, so they can get the relief they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900705 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to optimize pain treatment responses in veterans suffering from chronic pain. It focuses on identifying key factors that influence how well individuals respond to different therapies, including cognitive behavior therapy and two alternative approaches: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Hypnotic Cognitive Therapy. By analyzing patient characteristics before treatment, the study aims to develop algorithms that can match veterans to the most effective treatment options for their unique needs. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four treatment conditions to evaluate the effectiveness of these matching strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing chronic pain who may benefit from psychological therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or those who are not veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective pain management strategies for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using personalized treatment approaches for chronic pain, indicating that this study builds on established findings.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jensen, Mark P — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Jensen, Mark P
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.