N/A
Completed N=40
Pilot of Pragmatic SBIRT Study
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03307967 ↗Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Non-Pharm Pain Treatment Modalities Received — .93; 1.3 non-pharm pain treatments
Summary
Veterans seeking compensation for musculoskeletal (MSD) conditions often develop chronic pain and are at high risk for substance misuse. This study is designed to pilot test the Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management (SBIRT-PM) intervention. SBIRT-PM is designed to reduce pain and reduce risky substance use among veterans applying for VA Benefits for a musculoskeletal condition, in part by helping Veterans get connected to comprehensive pain treatment. This pilot will involve a 2-year period to arrange for SBIRT Counselors at a single site to counsel Veterans throughout New England by phone with SBIRT-PM to test the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Non-Pharm Pain Treatment Modalities Received |
.93; 1.3 | — |
| PRIMARY Substance Use |
13; 16; 7; 27; 6; 15 | — |
| PRIMARY Change in Pain Severity |
-.41 | .07 |
| PRIMARY Change in Pain Interference |
.08 | .98 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Post-9/11 Veteran applying for MSD-related compensation, as ascertained from filed claim,
- Reports pain ≥4 on the pain Numerical Rating Scale (threshold for moderately severe pain);
- Availability of a landline or cellular telephone for SBIRT-PM.
Exclusion Criteria
- Reports inability to participate during the study enrollment call
- Received three or more non-pharmacological pain treatment modalities (as previously categorized within the last 12 weeks from VA.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03307967). 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.