Mindfulness Therapy for Chronic Pain

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Canandaigua VA Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new therapy combining mindfulness and cognitive techniques to help veterans with chronic pain and suicidal thoughts. The therapy aims to reduce pain and improve mood by focusing on the present moment and changing negative thoughts.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for English-speaking veterans, aged 18 or older, who understand the study and have chronic pain affecting their daily life. They must also be at risk of suicide, either having suicidal thoughts recently, a history of such ideation in the past few months, or an attempt within the last six months.

Inclusion Criteria

Understand informed consent

I am 18 years old or older.

You need to have a high level of pain based on a short questionnaire.

Exclusion Criteria

I have surgeries planned.

I do not have any uncontrolled medical conditions.

You have plans to harm yourself.

Participant Groups

The study is testing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to see if it helps reduce problems caused by chronic pain and lowers suicide risk compared to standard Health Education.

Group I: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

MBCT delivered over the course of 10, \~60 minute sessions

Group II: Health Education Active Control 1 Intervention

Health education sessions delivered over the course of 10, \~60 minute sessions

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations Nearby Select from list below to view details:

Department of Veterans Affairs Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention Canandaigua, NY

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Canandaigua VA Medical Center Lead Sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Collaborator

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