Talking therapy via phone or computer aims to ease loneliness in veterans with chronic pain
NCT ID NCT05455476
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tested a special type of talk therapy, called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Loneliness (CBT-L), delivered by phone or computer to veterans with chronic pain who felt lonely. About 40 veterans were randomly assigned to receive either CBT-L or standard CBT for chronic pain. Researchers measured changes in loneliness, pain interference, and social interactions to see if the loneliness-focused therapy helped more.
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VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, New York, 14424-1159, United States
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