Improving daily functioning for Veterans with chronic pain using a digital intervention
Assessing the Efficacy of an Acceptance-Based Digital Intervention to Improve Functioning for Veterans with Chronic Pain
This study is testing a new online program designed to help Veterans with chronic pain feel better and improve their daily lives using helpful strategies they can access from home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10973554 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help Veterans manage chronic pain more effectively. The program aims to improve daily functioning and quality of life by providing accessible, evidence-based strategies that can be used from home. Participants will engage with the intervention through digital platforms, allowing them to overcome barriers related to in-person care. The study will assess the efficacy of this approach in enhancing pain management and overall well-being for Veterans.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans aged 21 and older who are experiencing chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or are not Veterans may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide Veterans with effective tools to manage chronic pain and improve their daily functioning.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be effective for chronic pain management, indicating potential success for this digital intervention.
Where this research is happening
Bedford, United States
- Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital — Bedford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reilly, Erin — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Reilly, Erin
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.