VA study explores acupuncture and yoga for Veterans' chronic pain
NCT ID NCT05097521
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how complementary health approaches like acupuncture, massage, and yoga affect chronic pain in over 3,600 veterans. Researchers compared the effects of practitioner-delivered therapies alone versus combining them with self-care practices. The goal was to understand which approaches work best for reducing pain severity and interference with daily life.
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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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