Helping Veterans with Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse
Diagnosing and Treating Veterans with Chronic Pain and Opioid Misuse
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · NIH-11019715
This study is looking at how to help veterans who are dealing with chronic pain and may be misusing their long-term opioid medications, by testing a different treatment option called buprenorphine to see if it can better manage their pain and reduce risks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11019715 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and treating veterans who are prescribed long-term opioid therapy and may be misusing their medication. It aims to understand how to effectively manage their pain while minimizing the risks associated with opioid misuse. The study will explore the use of buprenorphine, a medication that can help control pain and reduce opioid-related harms, in this specific patient population. By comparing different treatment approaches, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for veterans struggling with chronic pain and opioid misuse.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are on long-term opioid therapy and may be experiencing issues with opioid misuse.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not use long-term opioid therapy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective pain management strategies for veterans, reducing the risks associated with opioid misuse.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in opioid misuse and chronic pain management, the specific application of buprenorphine in this context for veterans is still being explored and may provide novel insights.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LAGISETTY, POOJA — VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
- Study coordinator: LAGISETTY, POOJA
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.
Conditions: addictive disorder