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Intensive Treatment for Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - NCT01120067-02130(Clinical Trial 623966)



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City:  Boston
State:  
MA
Zip Code: 02130
Conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Purpose: This study is investigating the efficacy of an intensive (3 week) integrated treatment for Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans with both pain and PTSD.
Study summary: Objectives: The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an intensive integrated treatment for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans with comorbid chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A secondary objective is to examine potential mechanisms of action that might account for improvements in pain or PTSD. Third, exploratory analyses will be conducted to assess the relationship between participation in treatment and cognitive functioning. It is hypothesized that 1) participants receiving the intensive treatment (PT) will report significantly greater decreases in symptoms of pain and PTSD from pre-treatment to post-treatment when compared to participants randomized to a standard care (SC) condition, and 2) participants receiving PT will show greater maintenance of change on measures of pain and PTSD at 3 months following the completion of treatment when compared to participants randomized to the SC condition.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Patients will be eligible to participate if they have constant pain of at least three months duration with a neurologic or musculoskeletal etiology. - Patients must also meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD. Exclusion Criteria: - Patients with life threatening or acute physical illness, current alcohol or substance abuse, current psychosis or suicidal ideation, and individuals seeking pain treatment such as surgical interventions will be excluded.
Study is available at: VA Boston Health Care System, Jamaica Plain
Boston, MA 02130
United States

Primary Contact:
John Otis, BS BA PhD
Email: john.otis@va.gov
Phone: 857-364-5740

Secondary Contact:
John Otis, BS BA PhD
Email: john.otis@va.gov
Phone: (857) 364-5740
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Date Processed: March 23, 2011
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