VR mindfulness may ease chronic pain in veterans with spinal cord injuries

NCT ID NCT06587607

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

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

Summary

This study explores whether a virtual reality version of a mindfulness program called VA CALM can help veterans with spinal cord injuries manage chronic pain. Ten veterans will try the program, and researchers will see if it's practical and acceptable. The goal is to make mindfulness training more accessible for those with limited mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VA CALM mindfulness program delivered via virtual reality
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a new, accessible way for veterans with spinal cord injuries to manage chronic pain and improve mindfulness.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The virtual reality equipment may be difficult for some to use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN SPINAL CORD INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States

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