New hope for veterans with mental illness and chronic pain: talk therapy shows promise

NCT ID NCT04118283

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) works for veterans who also have a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. 47 veterans took part to see if the therapy was helpful and practical. The goal was to improve pain management and understand how pain and mental health affect each other.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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