New psychotherapy may ease chronic pain in veterans

NCT ID NCT07137715

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a newer therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) works better than standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care for veterans with chronic back or neck pain. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and complete questionnaires about their pain and health. Those in the PRT or CBT groups will have nine weekly video therapy sessions.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What this could lead to: If PRT works better than CBT or usual care, it could offer veterans a new, effective way to manage chronic back or neck pain without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial comparing talk therapies, not a cure. Results may not apply to all pain types, and benefits may vary from person to person.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BACK PAIN BACK PAIN LOWER BACK CHRONIC CHRONIC PAIN NECK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
RECRUITING

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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