N/A
N=401
Improving Chronic Pain Treatment in Primary Care
Pain · Chronic Disease · Depression
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00129480 ↗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
| Outcome | Result | p-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
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.