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Can talking about feelings ease Veterans' chronic pain? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07218757

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. EAET helps people understand and express emotions linked to past stress or trauma, which may reduce pain. Researchers will train therapists at up to 7 VA hospitals and try EAET with 84 veterans, comparing it to standard cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal is to see if EAET works well in real-world clinics and helps veterans feel less pain and move better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could provide a simple, effective talk therapy option for veterans with chronic pain, potentially reducing pain severity and improving daily life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase pragmatic trial with only 84 participants, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy may not work as well in real-world settings as in controlled studies, and some veterans may not find it helpful.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 672 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran at one of 7 VA healthcare systems; * Age 18 years or older; * At least 3 months of musculoskeletal pain, defined using International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnostic codes, which include the following M-code diagnoses: back pain, fibromyalgia, limb pain, neck pain; R-code diagnoses: pelvic and perineal pain, jaw pain; and G-code diagnoses: tension headaches; and * Pain of at least moderate severity, defined as ≥4 "on average" on the 0-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Poorly controlled major psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder with acute psychotic symptoms, severe manic or depressive episode listed as active in CPRS); * Active suicide or violence risk (e.g., currently suicidal or homicidal ideation, intent, or plans); * Active severe drug/alcohol use disorder (e.g., drinking more than intended, tried to stop but couldn't, spent significant time drinking or being sick from aftereffects, wanted drink so badly you couldn't think of anything else, interference with home or work life, continued to drink despite problems, given up on activities, dangerous situations, withdrawal and/or tolerance); and * Current participation in CBT-CP or EAET, or participation in either intervention in the last 6 months, via clinical care or another research study.

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain Musculoskeletal Pain musculoskeletal system disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Musculoskeletal pain

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Locations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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