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| IO1RX003283-01A2 | Other Grant/Funding Number | VA RR&D |
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Approximately fifty percent of Veterans report chronic pain. Management of chronic pain is often compounded by other life problems, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. Use of opioids for pain management entails risk of harm, and effective non-pharmacologic approaches to chronic pain management are needed. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) are programs that teach skills to improve functionality and quality of life for people with chronic pain. However, studies of MBSR and the group form of CBT-CP for chronic pain remain limited. In the proposed trial, MBSR will be compared to CBT-CP and usual care, with assessment of pain interference and other outcomes at 6-month follow-up. If MBSR and group CBT-CP are shown to be effective in improving outcomes, it would support use of these modalities for chronic pain.
Background: Pain is one of the most common reasons Veterans seek health care. Mental health conditions (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) are estimated to co-occur for 30-50% of Veterans with chronic pain. Current recommendations for pain management include an integrative approach informed by the biopsychosocial model. It is increasingly recognized that use of opioids for pain management is associated with risk of harm, yet treatment studies of non-pharmacologic approaches remain limited. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for chronic pain (CBT-CP) teach skills intended to enhance functionality and quality of life in the face of chronic pain. The proposed randomized clinical trial will evaluate if MBSR and CBT-CP each result in improvements in pain interference that are superior to usual care. Two hundred twenty-two Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain will be randomized to MBSR, CBT-CP or usual care. Measures pertaining to the primary outcome of pain interference will be collected at baseline, at the post-MBSR/CBT-CP time point, and at 6-month follow-up. In addition, measures of pain intensity, depression, and treatment satisfaction will be applied to more fully characterize the impact of MBSR relative to CBT-CP and usual care. Exploratory analyses will assess if outcomes differ for MBSR and CBT-CP, the impact of the interventions on opioid use and indicators of suicidality, and whether Veteran characteristics assessed at baseline function as treatment moderators. Aims: Primary Aim: Assess if MBSR and CBT-CP each result in greater reductions in the pain interference subscale of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) as compared to usual care, from baseline to 6 months post-treatment. Secondary Aim: Evaluate if MBSR and CBT-CP are each superior to usual care in producing improvements in pain severity, treatment satisfaction, and depression. Exploratory Aim 1: Evaluate whether outcomes for patients randomized to MBSR and CBT-CP differ for changes in pain interference, pain severity, depression, and treatment satisfaction. Exploratory Aim 2: Evaluate the impact of MBSR and CBT-CP on utilization of opioid analgesics and markers of suicidality.
Exploratory Aim 3: Evaluate moderators of response to MBSR and CBT-CP to lay the groundwork for identifying Veterans more likely to succeed in one or the other treatment. Potential moderators assessed will include: age, gender, baseline depressive symptoms, anxiety sensitivity, and pain catastrophizing.
Design: A three-arm randomized controlled trial comparing MBSR, CBT-CP and usual care. Participants: 222 Veterans at a large urban VA facility with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Interventions: Group MBSR or group CBT-CP, each 8 weeks in duration. Analyses: Mixed models with assess whether MBSR, CBT-CP each produce greater reductions in outcome variables from baseline to follow-up compared to usual care. Implications: If MBSR and CBT-CP are each shown to be superior to usual care for treatment of chronic pain among Veterans, it would support providing MBSR and CBT-CP for this population.
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| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) | Experimental | In MBSR, participants meet for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a video group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. |
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| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) | Experimental | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 sessions in a video group format, while retaining all essential elements. |
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| Usual Care | Other | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction | Behavioral | In MBSR, participants meet by video for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain Interference Subscale of Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) | The primary outcome is the Brief Pain Inventory Short Form Interference subscale (BPI). This is a 7-item scale that assesses the extent to which pain interferes with activities in daily life, such as general activity, mood, walking ability, work, relations with other people, sleep, and enjoyment of life. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating greater pain interference. | Baseline, Immediate post-treatment, 6 months after completing treatment |
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Inclusion Criteria:
All participants must meet criteria for chronic musculoskeletal pain, defined as:
Exclusion Criteria:
At baseline, the MINI psychiatric interview will determine psychiatric exclusion criteria:
Additional exclusion criteria include prior formal participation in MBSR or CBT-CP. The investigators will include subjects with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD; defined by the MINI) but exclude those for whom alcohol use poses a safety threat (defined as current drinking and a past-year history of alcohol-related seizures or delirium tremens). The investigators will also include those with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and other Substance Use Disorder (SUD; each defined by the MINI).
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Tracy L Simpson, PhD | VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA | Principal Investigator |
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| VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA | Seattle | Washington | 98108-1532 | United States |
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| FG000 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) | In MBSR, participants meet for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a video group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: In MBSR, participants meet by video for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. |
| FG001 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 sessions in a video group format, while retaining all essential elements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 video sessions in a group format, while retaining all essential elements. |
| FG002 | Usual Care | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. Usual Care: Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. |
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| BG000 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) | In MBSR, participants meet for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a video group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: In MBSR, participants meet by video for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. |
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| Type | Title | Description | Population Description | Reporting Status | Anticipated Posting Date | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Time Frame | Units Analyzed | Denominator Units Selected | Arm/Group Information | Denominators | Classes | Analyses | |||
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| Primary | Pain Interference Subscale of Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) | The primary outcome is the Brief Pain Inventory Short Form Interference subscale (BPI). This is a 7-item scale that assesses the extent to which pain interferes with activities in daily life, such as general activity, mood, walking ability, work, relations with other people, sleep, and enjoyment of life. Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher scores indicating greater pain interference. | Some participants did not complete the post-treatment and 6-month follow-up assessments. The main analyses that will be shared in publication are intent-to-treat but the means below reflect only those with complete data. | Posted | Mean | Standard Deviation | score on a scale | Baseline, Immediate post-treatment, 6 months after completing treatment |
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9 months (baseline to 6-months post-treatment assessment)
Study definition conforms to clinicaltrials.gov definition
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) | In MBSR, participants meet for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a video group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: In MBSR, participants meet by video for 2 hours per week for 8 weeks in a group format and receive instruction in mindfulness meditation according to a standardized curriculum, are given daily homework, participate in group discussions, and can ask questions. |
| Term | Organ System | Source Vocabulary | Assessment Type | Notes | Statistical Information |
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| Hospitalization (not study related) | Infections and infestations | Non-systematic Assessment |
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| Dr. Tracy Simpson | VA Puget Sound | (206) 277-3337 | tracy.simpson@va.gov |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| Prot_SAP | Yes | Yes | No | Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan | Oct 4, 2023 | May 2, 2025 | Prot_SAP_001.pdf |
| ICF | No | No | Yes | Informed Consent Form | Oct 4, 2023 | May 2, 2025 | ICF_002.pdf |
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| D059350 | Chronic Pain |
| D010146 | Pain |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| D000099024 | Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction |
| D015928 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy |
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| D064866 | Mindfulness |
| D001521 | Behavior Therapy |
| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |
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| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain | Behavioral | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 video sessions in a group format, while retaining all essential elements. |
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| Usual Care | Other | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. |
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| BG001 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 sessions in a video group format, while retaining all essential elements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 video sessions in a group format, while retaining all essential elements. |
| BG002 | Usual Care | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. Usual Care: Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. |
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| OG001 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 sessions in a video group format, while retaining all essential elements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 video sessions in a group format, while retaining all essential elements. |
| OG002 | Usual Care | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. Usual Care: Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. |
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| EG001 | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP) | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 sessions in a video group format, while retaining all essential elements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most widely used non-pharmacologic intervention for chronic pain and a version of CBT specifically addressing chronic pain (CBT-CP) has been developed for use in VA with Veterans. Fundamentally, CBT is an approach that seeks to ameliorate dysfunctional relationships between an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve functioning and quality of life. At our site, the CBT-CP format has been adapted for clinical use (i.e., as part of usual clinical care) to 8 video sessions in a group format, while retaining all essential elements. | 0 | 71 | 1 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| EG002 | Usual Care | Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. Usual Care: Veterans randomized to usual care will continue to be followed by their usual care providers for all medical and mental health care. This can include continued use of medications, specialty referrals and other usual elements of care. They will be asked to not enroll in the specific MBSR or CBT-CP interventions during the 8-month study period, but can attend other groups interventions, such as CBT-Insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain, and other groups for chronic pain and PTSD as directed by their treating providers. They can also enroll in MBSR or CBT-CP at the completion of the study. | 0 | 71 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Hospitalization (not study related) | Cardiac disorders | Non-systematic Assessment |
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