Can a Phone-Based program help people with chronic pain cut back on opioids?
NCT ID NCT05333341
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two telemedicine approaches for people with chronic pain and opioid misuse. One program provides standard medication management via remote visits, while the other adds a 12-week self-help program with phone-based coaching. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain interference and opioid misuse. About 259 participants are enrolled, and the study is actively running but no longer recruiting.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral intervention (telemedicine and self-management program)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, remotely-delivered treatment option for people with chronic pain and opioid misuse, reducing pain interference and opioid-related harm.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary widely. The study is relatively small (259 participants) and relies on self-reported outcomes, which may not generalize to all populations.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Eastern Colorado HCS
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Little Rock VAMC
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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VA Connecticut HCS
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
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