Group video therapy for older Veterans with chronic pain

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

You would join a group of other older Veterans and be randomly assigned to one of three group therapies delivered by video to your home. Sessions use Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP), or Mindfulness Meditation tailored for pain and meet regularly over telehealth. The study tracks pain, function, and emotional measures over time and looks at how and why people improve. Researchers will also look for who benefits most so treatments can be better matched to patients.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
  Los Angeles, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Yarns, Brandon C — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
• Study coordinator: Yarns, Brandon C

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
2. 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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