Can changing how you think about pain reduce opioid cravings?
NCT ID NCT04097743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people with chronic pain who tend to catastrophize (imagine the worst) about their pain experience stronger cravings for prescription opioids. Researchers measured cravings, stress hormones, and mood in 93 adults who had been taking opioids for at least three months. The goal was to see if targeting catastrophizing with psychological therapy could help reduce opioid cravings and improve pain management.
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Stanford Pain Relief Innovations Lab
Palo Alto, California, 27604, United States