Co-Adaptation of a Digital Pain Program for Canadian Veterans
Official title: Co-Adaptation of a Digital Chronic Pain Self-Management Program for Canadian Veterans
Run by University Health Network, Toronto · NCT07818980 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing whether a self-guided digital pain management program, delivered through the Manage My Pain app, is acceptable and useful for Canadian Veterans with chronic pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Health Network, Toronto Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07818980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces with chronic pain (pain lasting 3 months or longer) who have Internet access.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not engage with digital tools or who do not benefit from ACT-based approaches may see limited or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study gathers feedback from Canadian Veterans and clinicians to tailor an existing digital ACT-based pain self-management program to veteran needs. Participants use the program for two weeks and complete acceptability and feasibility surveys, with veterans also reporting pain history. A 30- to 45-minute virtual interview collects in-depth feedback on content, language, and delivery to create ADOPT-CanVets. The adaptation aims to address barriers unique to veterans, including culture, stigma, and navigation of civilian healthcare. Digital delivery seeks to improve access to evidence-based pain psychology support while receiving input from clinicians experienced with veteran care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the adapted program could improve access to effective self-management tools for veterans with chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work supports digital health interventions for chronic pain, with adaptation to specific populations often improving relevance and engagement.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Veterans): * Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces who report having chronic pain (pain for 3 months or longer). * Have access to a device that can connect to the Internet. Inclusion Criteria (Clinicians): * Healthcare providers actively practicing in Canada. * Healthcare providers delivering evidence-based psychology interventions to Canadian Veterans (e.g., clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers, counselors) * Have access to a device that can connect to the Internet. Exclusion Criteria (Veterans): * Individuals with a known history of serious mental illness (e.g., psychosis and/or active mania). * Individuals who have limited comprehension of English or comprehension deficits due to dementia. * Individuals with physical or cognitive impairments that prevent effective engagement with an online intervention (e.g., serious uncorrected visual or hearing impairment). Exclusion Criteria (Clinicians): \- Healthcare providers who have limited comprehension of English
Where it's running
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Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hance Clarke, MD, PhD — University Health Network, Toronto
- Study coordinator: Hance A Clarke, MD, PhD
- Email: hance.clarke@uhn.ca
- Phone: 416-340-4800
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.