Mindfulness Therapy for Chronic Pain
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
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy or Health Education over 10 sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Health Education
- MBCT
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator