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Group-Based Psychological Treatments Over Video Conference for Older Veterans With Chronic Pain
NCT06004804 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is being performed to compare the effects of three types of group-based psychological treatments delivered over video telehealth for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older U.S. military Veterans. The three types of psychological treatments are: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and Mindfulness Meditation (MM). In addition, the investigators will evaluate which patients respond best to each treatment and how each treatment works. The investigators are performing the study because chronic pain is a big problem among Veterans. Older Veterans are the focus because they have the highest rates of chronic pain, perhaps as high has 80%. The investigators are looking at psychological treatments because they are less risky than medications or procedures for older Veterans. Telehealth is an important aspect of the proposal, as delivery over telehealth could improve access to treatments. CBT is endorsed nationally by VA, but no standardized MM is available through VA, and only a few VA sites use EAET, which is a newer treatment focusing on how stress and emotions affect pain. The project aims to evaluate a standardized form of MM and the newer treatment, EAET, compared to the standard CBT used widely in VA.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Mindfulness Meditation
Study Locations (2)
California
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA — West Los Angeles
Connecticut
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT — West Haven
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 216 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06004804
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06004804 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 216 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06004804 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06004804 about?
NCT06004804 is a clinical study titled "Group-Based Psychological Treatments Over Video Conference for Older Veterans With Chronic Pain". This study is being performed to compare the effects of three types of group-based psychological treatments delivered over video telehealth for chronic musculoskeletal pain in older U.S. military Veterans. The three types of psychological treatments are: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotional...
What is the current status of trial NCT06004804?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 216 participants. The study started on 2023-10-01. Estimated completion is 2027-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06004804 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06004804?
The interventions under investigation include: Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Mindfulness Meditation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06004804?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06004804 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across California, Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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