Can Problem-Solving skills boost mood and memory in seniors with pain?
NCT ID NCT05081596
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests a program called PATH-Pain in 100 older adults (60+) who have mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's, along with chronic pain and depression. The program teaches problem-solving and uses memory aids like checklists and a tablet app to help manage emotions and daily tasks. Researchers want to see if it improves thinking, mood, and pain-related disability compared to usual care.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Problem Adaptation Therapy for Pain (PATH-Pain) – a behavioral intervention teaching problem-solving skills and using tools like checklists and a tablet app to manage emotions and daily challenges.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a non-drug way to ease depression, pain, and cognitive difficulties in older adults with early memory loss.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (100 participants) testing a behavioral approach, not a drug. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or not last long.
Conditions
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