N/A
Completed N=213
Evaluation of a Peer Coach-Led Intervention to Improve Pain Symptoms
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02380690 ↗Enrolled (actual)
213
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) (Overall Pain Assessment) — 5.6; 5.6 units on a scale — p=0.981
Summary
To maximize implementation potential of pain self-management in the VA, alternative delivery methods are needed to provide Veterans with education and support needed to self-manage their pain, without requiring additional resources from healthcare teams. A novel and promising approach is a peer coaching model, in which Veterans with chronic pain who are successfully managing their pain offer information, support, and mentorship to other Veterans with pain.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) (Overall Pain Assessment) |
5.4; 5.3 | 0.774 |
| SECONDARY Pain Catastrophizing |
19.0; 20.5 | 0.999 |
| SECONDARY Perceived Social Support |
63.6; 62.1 | 0.999 |
| SECONDARY Self Efficacy |
6.4; 6.1 | 0.864 |
| SECONDARY Anxiety |
6.5; 6.4 | 0.999 |
| SECONDARY Depression |
9.2; 8.3 | 0.999 |
| SECONDARY Patient Activation |
62.8; 60.5 | 0.999 |
| SECONDARY General Health Perceptions |
50.9; 51.9 | 0.999 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- have musculoskeletal pain in the low back, cervical spine, or extremities (hip, knee, or shoulder) for 3 months
- have at least moderate pain severity, defined by pain 5 on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable) scale
- indicate willingness to engage in phone or in-person contact on a regular basis with another Veteran
Exclusion Criteria
- if the electronic medical record indicates a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder (e.g., International Classification of Diseases (ICD) ICD-9 codes 295-295.9 for schizophrenia)
- current substance dependence (e.g., ICD-9 codes 304-304.9)
- severe medical conditions precluding participation (e.g., New York Heart Association Class III or IV heart failure, ICD-9 codes 428-428.9 )
- if the eligibility screener given to prospective participants reveals active suicidal ideation severe hearing or speech impairment
- pending surgery for a musculoskeletal condition (e.g., back surgery)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02380690). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.