Short cognitive therapy for chronic pain in veterans
Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain to Improve Functional Outcomes amongPrimary Care Veterans
This study is testing a short and friendly version of therapy to help veterans with chronic pain feel better and manage their pain more effectively, all in just six easy sessions at their doctor's office.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Western New York Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Buffalo, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909888 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing a condensed version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) specifically designed for veterans experiencing chronic pain. The approach involves six brief sessions, each lasting 30 minutes, delivered within the primary care setting to ensure accessibility for veterans. The therapy aims to help patients manage their pain and improve their functional outcomes by addressing the psychological aspects of chronic pain. The effectiveness of this brief therapy has been previously demonstrated, showing significant improvements in pain intensity and related activity interference.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are experiencing chronic pain and are seeking non-opioid treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or those who are not veterans may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and enhanced daily functioning for veterans suffering from chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar brief cognitive behavioral therapy approaches in managing chronic pain, indicating that this method is both effective and viable.
Where this research is happening
Buffalo, United States
- VA Western New York Healthcare System — Buffalo, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beehler, Gregory P — VA Western New York Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Beehler, Gregory P
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.