Video therapy showdown: can talking ease chronic pain in older vets?
NCT ID NCT06004804
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests three group-based psychological treatments—Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, and Mindfulness Meditation—delivered over video to older veterans (ages 60-95) with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal is to see which therapy works best for pain severity and daily functioning, and to identify which patients benefit most. By using telehealth, the researchers hope to make these low-risk treatments more accessible.
What this could mean
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Active substance
group-based psychological treatments (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation) delivered via video telehealth
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide effective, low-risk pain management options for older veterans, reducing reliance on medications or procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (216 participants) comparing talk therapies, so results may not apply to all veterans or pain types. Benefits may be modest and depend on patient engagement.
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
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