Can therapy cut opioid use in chronic pain? new study explores how.
NCT ID NCT03916276
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how three psychological treatments—cognitive therapy, mindfulness meditation, and behavioral activation—might help adults with chronic pain reduce their use of opioid medications. Researchers enrolled 91 people with chronic pain who were at risk of opioid misuse. The goal was to understand the specific ways these treatments work, not to test a new drug or cure.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help tailor psychological treatments to reduce opioid use in people with chronic pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on understanding mechanisms, not testing a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to everyone with chronic pain.
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University of Washington, Ninth and Jefferson Building
Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States