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Veterans' loneliness targeted by new telehealth CBT trial

NCT ID NCT05455476

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested two types of telehealth cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in 48 veterans with chronic pain who also felt lonely. One therapy focused on loneliness, the other on coping with pain. Researchers measured changes in loneliness, social interactions, and pain interference. The goal was to see if a loneliness-focused approach could improve well-being beyond standard pain management.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered via telehealth
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical, home-based therapy to help veterans with chronic pain feel less lonely and better manage daily life.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The therapy requires active participation and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2023

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Are English-speaking * Are 18 years of age or older * Have access to a phone or computer * Report pain that occurs on at least half the days for six months or more * Score at least 4 (of 10) on each of the three items on the PEG (Pain intensity, and Pain interference in Enjoying activities and General activities) * Screen positive for loneliness by scoring at least a T-score \> 60 on the NIH Toolbox loneliness scale Exclusion Criteria: * Do not understand informed consent * Had a recent or have an upcoming surgery * Have significant unstable or uncontrolled medical conditions, including cancer requiring ongoing oncology treatment * Active severe substance use disorder

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Social Isolation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Canandaigua, NY

    Canandaigua, New York, 14424-1159, United States

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