Treatment for veterans dealing with chronic pain and opioid addiction
Integrated Treatment for Veterans with Co-Occurring Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
This study is looking for veterans dealing with chronic pain and issues with opioid use to see if a special treatment that combines therapy for pain management and mindfulness for preventing relapse can help them feel better and reduce their use of opioids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11092499 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans who suffer from chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD). It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated psychosocial treatment approach that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for managing chronic pain with Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention for addressing substance misuse. The study will utilize a multisite randomized clinical trial design to assess how well these interventions can reduce pain interference and opioid misuse among participants. By participating, veterans may receive tailored support that addresses both their pain and addiction issues simultaneously.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are military veterans who experience chronic pain and are currently using buprenorphine to manage opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have chronic pain or opioid use disorder may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide veterans with effective treatment options that alleviate chronic pain while reducing opioid dependence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using integrated psychosocial treatments for chronic pain and substance use disorders, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Albuquerque, United States
- University of New Mexico — Albuquerque, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Witkiewitz, Katie a — University of New Mexico
- Study coordinator: Witkiewitz, Katie a
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.