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N/A N=401 Randomized Treatment

Improving Chronic Pain Treatment in Primary Care

Pain · Chronic Disease · Depression

Enrolled (actual)
401
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Adjusted Change in Pain-related Function (Roland Disability Score) — -1.4; -0.2 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Assistance with Pain treatment (Behavioral)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Primary completion
Jan 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Adjusted Change in Pain-related Function (Roland Disability Score)
-1.4; -0.2
SECONDARY
Adjusted Change in Depression Severity
-3.7; -1.2
SECONDARY
Adjusted Change in Pain Interference
-5.7; 2.3
SECONDARY
Global Impression of Change
3.7; 4.4
SECONDARY
Adjusted Change in Health Related Quality of Life
-0.02; -0.04

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine to what extent a collaborative intervention improves chronic pain-related outcomes in a VA primary care setting. We will also determine to what extent the intervention affects 1) treatment of co-occurring depression, 2) adherence of providers to guidelines for treating chronic pain, and 3) patient and provider satisfaction and attitudes related to chronic pain treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients currently receiving primary care at Portland VAMC
  • Diagnosed musculoskeletal chronic pain condition lasting at least 3 months
  • Currently experiencing moderate to severe symptoms as per screening
  • Willingness to complete 6 and 12 month interviews
  • Regular access to a telephone

Exclusion Criteria

  • Dementia or cognitive disturbance
  • Diagnoses of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or somatization disorder Terminal illness
  • Designated guardian
  • Drug-seeking behavior flag in medical record
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00129480). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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