Walking may ease pain for veterans on opioid treatment
NCT ID NCT05051644
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a walking program for veterans with chronic pain who are also being treated for opioid use disorder. The program included pain education and a pedometer to track steps. Researchers wanted to see if it was feasible and acceptable for this group.
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Locations
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Steps 2 Change (S2C) walking program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to manage chronic pain for people on opioid addiction treatment.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early-phase study with only 60 participants. It only tested feasibility, not whether the walking program actually reduces pain.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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