New study explores Non-Drug pain relief for veterans
NCT ID NCT04330365
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a Whole Health Team (WHT) approach helps veterans with chronic pain improve their daily functioning and quality of life compared to group education or usual care. Over 790 veterans from six VA sites participated, with follow-up lasting 12 months. The study focused on non-drug strategies like self-management to reduce pain interference and opioid use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Whole Health Team (WHT) intervention, Primary Care Group Education (PC-GE), and Usual Primary Care (UPC)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical, non-drug approach to help veterans manage chronic pain and reduce reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pragmatic trial, so results are already known. The approach may not work for everyone, and benefits might be modest compared to usual care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bedford VAMC
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
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James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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SFVAHCS
San Francisco, California, 94121, United States
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VA Connecticut
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States
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VA St. Louis Health Care System
St Louis, Missouri, 63125, United States
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VAPHCS
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States