Improving pain management for veterans in rural areas through telehealth.
Tele-Collaborative Outreach to Rural Patients with Chronic Pain: The CORPs Trial
This study is looking to improve pain management for veterans living in rural areas by trying out a new way of providing care through telehealth, so if you're a veteran, you might get either this new approach or the usual care to see which helps you feel better and live a happier life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930165 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance pain management for veterans living in rural areas by implementing a tele-collaborative care intervention. The study will adapt existing care models to better serve these patients, utilizing evidence-based strategies and engaging with community panels for input. Over a four-year period, veterans will be randomized to receive either the new tele-collaborative care or standard care, with a focus on comprehensive assessments and follow-up support from nurse care managers. The goal is to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in improving pain management and overall quality of life.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans living in rural areas who experience high-impact chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve pain management and quality of life for veterans suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can be effective in managing chronic pain, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lovejoy, Travis Ian — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Lovejoy, Travis Ian
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.