Can talking about feelings ease Veterans' chronic pain? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07218757
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. EAET helps people understand and express emotions linked to past stress or trauma, which may reduce pain. Researchers will train therapists at up to 7 VA hospitals and try EAET with 84 veterans, comparing it to standard cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal is to see if EAET works well in real-world clinics and helps veterans feel less pain and move better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could provide a simple, effective talk therapy option for veterans with chronic pain, potentially reducing pain severity and improving daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase pragmatic trial with only 84 participants, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy may not work as well in real-world settings as in controlled studies, and some veterans may not find it helpful.
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University of California, Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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