VA explores acupuncture and yoga for Veterans' chronic pain
NCT ID NCT05097521
First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how complementary health approaches like acupuncture, massage, and yoga affect pain in veterans with long-term muscle or joint pain. Over 3,600 veterans from 18 VA medical centers took part, using either practitioner-delivered therapies alone or combined with self-care practices. The goal was to see if these treatments improved pain severity and daily functioning after six months.
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Locations
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
Sepulveda, California, 91343, United States
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States
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