Veterans test Drug-Free pain coaching program

NCT ID NCT05563792

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a coaching program called OPTIONS that helps veterans with chronic pain learn non-medication strategies. Around 296 veterans with musculoskeletal pain will work with a coach to align pain management with their personal values and goals. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces how much pain interferes with daily activities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral coaching on non-medication pain management strategies
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer veterans a practical, drug-free way to better manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study. Results may not apply to all pain types or populations, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-2884, United States

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