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Can mindfulness ease pain and prevent suicide in veterans?

NCT ID NCT05286112

Symptom relief Sponsor: Canandaigua VA Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a mindfulness program could help veterans with chronic pain and thoughts of suicide. 76 veterans took part to see if the program was acceptable and could reduce pain, depression, and suicide risk. The goal was to improve quality of life and daily function.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

76 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

A government agency

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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: * English-speaking veterans * Ages 18 years and older * Understand informed consent * Report pain that occurs on at least half the days for six months or more * Score at least a 4 on each item of the three items on a brief pain intensity and interference measure * To meet the minimum threshold for suicide risk, veterans must meet at least one of the following: (1) endorse at least a 1 ("several days") on item 9 ("thoughts of you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way" in the past 2 weeks) of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), (2) endorse at least "death ideation" in the last 3 months as measured by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, or (3) report a suicide attempt in the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * An active severe substance use disorder (SUD) * Documented schizophrenia, active psychosis, or mania * Upcoming surgeries * Uncontrolled medical conditions * Intent to carry out a plan for suicide.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome opioid abuse Suicidal Ideation Suicide, Attempted

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain Opioid use Suicidal ideation Suicide, attempted

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Veterans Affairs Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention

    Canandaigua, New York, 14424, United States

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