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VR mindfulness may ease chronic pain in veterans with spinal cord injuries

NCT ID NCT06587607

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 study explores whether a virtual reality version of a mindfulness program called VA CALM can help veterans with spinal cord injuries manage chronic pain. Ten veterans will try the program, and researchers will see if it's practical and acceptable. The goal is to make mindfulness training more accessible for those with limited mobility.

What this could mean

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Active substance
VA CALM mindfulness program delivered via virtual reality
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new, accessible way for veterans with spinal cord injuries to manage chronic pain and improve mindfulness.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The virtual reality equipment may be difficult for some to use.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 10 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * Diagnosis of spinal cord injury with incomplete or complete tetraplegia based on AIS score OR incomplete or complete paraplegia based on AIS score. * Endorses chronic pain lasting 3 months; * age 18+ years * Access to high-speed internet * Endorse being (at least) minimally proficient on the computer (eg, able to check emails, read the news, etc.); be able, either independently or with caregiver support, to get online for virtual meetings and don/doff VR equipment * Able to speak clearly and independently to participate in focus group interviews. Exclusion Criteria: -Individuals unable to consent for research or medical care are ineligible to participate.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain Spinal cord injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States

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