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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving pain care for veterans using a new pathway

Official title: Implementation Facilitation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management for Veterans Separating From Military Service

Run by Yale University · NCT06526143 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to help case managers support veterans in managing their pain better by comparing standard training to extra help in using a specific pain care program.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1800 (estimated)
SponsorYale University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (West Haven, Connecticut)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 18, 2024
Main results expectedJuly 2028
Study endsJuly 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 5, 2025
Trial IDNCT06526143 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are veterans who have recently completed military service and have filed a service-connection claim for musculoskeletal disorders.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are still on active duty or unable to complete study assessments due to incapacity or lack of communication means may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an implementation facilitation strategy designed to help case managers adopt the Military2VA Pain Care Pathway (M2VAPCP) intervention. It involves a cluster randomized approach where two cohorts will be compared: one receiving standard training and the other receiving additional implementation facilitation. The study will assess the proportion of veterans receiving the M2VAPCP, adherence to the protocol, and improvements in clinical outcomes such as pain and substance use. Qualitative evaluations will also explore the experiences of case managers with the implementation process.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and reduced substance misuse among veterans.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using implementation facilitation strategies to improve healthcare interventions, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

* Study enrollment is within one year of ending military service
* Has filed a service-connection claim for an MSD (back, neck, knee, or shoulder condition)
* Lives within the catchment area of a participating site

Exclusion Criteria:

* Reports being unable to complete planned study assessments because of anticipated incapacity, incarceration, or other reason
* Does not have a landline or cell phone to complete study assessments
* Is unable to provide informed consent
* Still on active duty

Where it's running

  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS)
    West Haven, Connecticut, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.