Helping rural veterans manage chronic pain through telehealth and mind-body techniques
Official title: Reaching Rural Veterans: Applying Mind-Body Skills for Pain Using a Whole Health Telehealth Intervention (RAMP-WH)
Funded at Center for Veterans Research and Education · NIH-10738693 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful program for rural veterans with chronic pain that uses telehealth to teach pain management skills through education, mindfulness, exercises, and support from coaches over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center for Veterans Research and Education NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,274,102 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3NR020929-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10738693 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are rural veterans experiencing chronic pain who are seeking non-opioid treatment options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in rural areas or those who do not experience chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing effective, non-opioid interventions for chronic pain management specifically tailored for rural veterans. It utilizes a telehealth approach to deliver a comprehensive program that includes pain education, mindfulness practices, specific exercises, and cognitive behavioral strategies. The program is designed to be implemented within the VA's Whole Health System, ensuring accessibility and support from trained Whole Health coaches. Participants will engage in a 12-week program that combines individual coaching sessions with group activities to enhance their pain management skills.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve pain management for rural veterans, enhancing their quality of life without relying on opioids.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using telehealth and mind-body techniques for pain management, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Center for Veterans Research and Education
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burgess, Diana J — Center for Veterans Research and Education
- Study coordinator: Burgess, Diana J
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.