SBIRT for Pain Management in Substance Use Disorders
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Veterans seeking compensation for musculoskeletal (MSD) conditions often develop chronic pain and are at high risk for substance misuse. The Investigators propose to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Pain Management (SBIRT-PM), designed to reduce pain and reduce risky substance use, in part by helping Veterans get comprehensive pain treatment. The study will involve clinicians at a single site contacting Veterans throughout New England by phone to deliver SBIRT-PM counseling in a pragmatic, randomized, clinical trial.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marc Rosen, MD
Principal Investigator
Yale University/ VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Steve Martino, PhD
Principal Investigator
Yale University/ VA Connecticut Healthcare System
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for post-9/11 veterans who are applying for compensation due to musculoskeletal conditions, have moderate to severe pain (scoring ≥4 on a pain scale), and own a phone. It's not open to those unable or unwilling to participate, those already receiving multiple non-drug pain treatments from the VA, or participants in another related study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive SBIRT-PM counseling to address pain management and substance use
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- SBIRT-PM
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Yale University
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Collaborator
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Collaborator