CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study tests a pain education program called 'Algo(S)Therapy' for people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It compares three approaches: the program with special communication training for therapists, the program alone, or standard care. The goal is to see if better commun…

This study tests whether injecting a steroid into muscle trigger points (knots) works as well as injecting it directly into the knee joint for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. About 1,000 adults aged 45 and older with knee pain will receive one of the two injections …

This study tests if a program combining walking and Tai Chi can help veterans with COPD (a lung disease) and long-term muscle or joint pain move around better. About 136 veterans aged 40 and older will use a FitBit to track their steps and report their pain and breathing. The goa…

This study tests a self-guided writing program for adults with long-term muscle or joint pain who tend to catastrophize (expect the worst). Ten participants will complete writing exercises at home over several weeks. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and…

This study compares two types of injections for chronic shoulder pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 1,000 adults aged 45 and older will receive either a trigger point injection or a standard joint injection. Researchers want to see if the simpler trigger point method works just…

This small pilot study tests a culturally adapted group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for Israeli adults with long-term muscle or bone pain who also use medical cannabis. Participants will attend 8 weekly group sessions to explore emotional fact…

This study tests a music-based therapy program for 180 veterans who have had chronic muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months. Participants will receive music listening and music imagery sessions through telehealth to see if it reduces how much pain interferes with daily activi…

This study compares a single 2-hour online mindfulness session to an 8-week program for people with chronic muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if the shorter training works just as well and is easier to stick with. About 39 adults will join, and they will fill out surv…

This study compares three group-based psychological treatments—Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, and Mindfulness Meditation—delivered via video to older veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal is to see which therapy best reduc…

This study compares two injection methods for treating chronic musculoskeletal pain, including hip arthritis and headaches. About 1,036 adults aged 45 and older will receive either a trigger point injection or a joint injection. Researchers will track pain scores and function ove…