Can coaching replace pills? new trial targets pain and depression in black patients
NCT ID NCT06500780
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests whether a coaching program combined with a decision aid can help Black patients with long-term muscle and joint pain and depression use non-drug treatments like physical therapy or counseling. 304 patients will be randomly assigned to either the coaching program or usual care. The goal is to see if coaching reduces pain interference and depression symptoms over 6 months.
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Eskenazi Health Primary Care
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46254, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Coaching and decision aid (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, non-drug approach to help Black patients better manage chronic pain and depression, reducing reliance on medications.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 2 trial with a moderate sample size, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary and long-term effects are unknown.
Conditions
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