Veterans' loneliness targeted by new telehealth CBT trial

NCT ID NCT05455476

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

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

Summary

This completed study tested two types of telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in 48 veterans with chronic pain who also felt lonely. One therapy focused on loneliness, the other on coping with pain. Researchers measured changes in loneliness, social interactions, and pain interference. The goal was to see if a loneliness-focused approach could improve well-being beyond standard pain management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered via telehealth
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based therapy to help veterans with chronic pain feel less lonely and better manage daily life.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Canandaigua, NY

Canandaigua, New York, 14424-1159, United States

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