New study: can a whole health team ease Veterans' chronic pain better than standard care?

NCT ID NCT04330365

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether a Whole Health Team—focusing on non-drug strategies like exercise, mindfulness, and coaching—can help veterans with chronic pain feel better and function better. About 793 veterans took part across five VA sites. The team approach was compared to group education and usual primary care over 12 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SFVAHCS

    San Francisco, California, 94121, United States

  • VA St. Louis Health Care System

    St Louis, Missouri, 63125, United States

  • VAPHCS

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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