At a glance
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Pilot Study of Combined Treatment for Veterans With Chronic Pain & Opiate Misuse
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy + Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention + Treatment as Usual (TAU) for Chronic Pain and Problematic Opioid Use. Completed, enrolled 35 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Chronic pain and misuse of opioids is a major public health problem, particularly in military veterans. The major goal of this project is to test the efficacy of an innovative behavioral treatment for chronic pain patients who are misusing prescription opiates. This project supports the strategic goals of National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and National Institute on Drug Abuse by examining a difficult and understudied problem with the ultimate goal of impacting scientific knowledge and human health.