New pain program aims to help veterans take control of chronic pain

NCT ID NCT03469505

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new pain self-management program called COPES against standard cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain in 764 veterans. The goal was to see if COPES could better reduce how much pain interferes with daily life. Participants had chronic musculoskeletal pain and were receiving care through the Veterans Health Administration.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Cooperative Pain Education and Self-Management (COPES) program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more accessible and effective way for people with chronic pain to manage their symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial comparing two behavioral therapies, so results are known. However, the approach may not work for everyone, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital

Hines, Illinois, 60141, United States
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center

Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
Oklahoma City VA Health Care System

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

Charleston, South Carolina, 29401, United States
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
VA Central Texas Healthcare System

Temple, Texas, 76504, United States
VA Central Western Massachusetts

Leeds, Massachusetts, 01053, United States
VA North Texas Healthcare System

Dallas, Texas, 75216, United States
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

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