Defense And Veterans Center For Integrative Pain Management

This trial tests whether a 6-week massage therapy program can improve sleep quality and reduce pain in active-duty service members with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain. Participants receive either the massage sessions or usual care, and researchers track changes in pain inte…

This pilot study will test whether the Neurolumen device—which combines low-level lasers, LEDs, and electrical stimulation—can reduce pain and painkiller use in 50 adults with chronic low back pain. Participants will use the device daily for 4 weeks, and some will receive a sham …

This pilot study tests whether getting extra sleep (sleep banking) before knee or hip replacement surgery can help reduce chronic pain and the need for painkillers after the operation. Researchers will enroll 22 adults aged 18-74 scheduled for joint replacement at a Navy medical …