New pain program aims to help veterans move better and feel better
NCT ID NCT03469505
First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new program called COPES against standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-CP) for veterans with chronic pain. Over 700 veterans participated to see which approach better reduces pain's impact on daily life. Both programs teach skills to manage pain without medication.
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Locations
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Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Hines, Illinois, 60141, United States
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G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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Oklahoma City VA Health Care System
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
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VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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VA Central Texas Healthcare System
Temple, Texas, 76504, United States
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VA Central Western Massachusetts
Leeds, Massachusetts, 01053, United States
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VA North Texas Healthcare System
Dallas, Texas, 75216, United States
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VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cooperative Pain Education and Self-Management (COPES) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accessible and effective behavioral treatment option for veterans with chronic pain, improving their daily functioning.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial comparing two established behavioral therapies, so the main risk is that COPES may not prove superior to standard CBT-CP. Results may not apply to non-veteran populations.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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