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Peer Support Program for Chronic Pain (PEEPS Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Sara Edmond, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Has high-impact chronic pain as defined by the Graded Chronic Pain Scale - Revised
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Moderate to severe cognitive impairment or apparent difficulty communicating with the research staff
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, approximately 18 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study how peer specialists can help Veterans with chronic pain manage it to improve quality of life.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with chronic pain who are part of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and have been referred to a Pain Management Team. Participants must experience high-impact chronic pain, be able to attend sessions in person or via video, but can't join if they have severe cognitive issues, communication difficulties, or impaired hearing/speech.
What is being tested?
The study is testing a peer-led intervention called PEEPS designed to help Veterans manage their chronic pain better. It aims to enhance function, increase physical activity, and encourage engagement in recommended pain care through support from trained peers with similar experiences.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves peer support rather than medication or medical procedures, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal experiences related to their chronic pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have severe, long-term pain.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have significant trouble thinking or communicating with others.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, approximately 18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, approximately 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Acceptability
Feasibility - Number of completers
Secondary study objectives
Acceptability - Quantitative
Feasibility - Enrollment of >15% of those invited
Feasibility - Recruiting 24 participants
+1 more
Other study objectives
Healthcare engagement
Pain Interference
Pain self-management
+3 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: peer specialistExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Work with a peer specialist for six 30-minute sessions

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,664 Previous Clinical Trials
3,765,572 Total Patients Enrolled
42 Trials studying Chronic Pain
5,147 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Sara Edmond, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

Media Library

PEEPS Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05681520 — N/A
Chronic Pain Research Study Groups: peer specialist
Chronic Pain Clinical Trial 2023: PEEPS Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05681520 — N/A
PEEPS 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05681520 — N/A
~10 spots leftby Dec 2025
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