Tele-Collaborative Outreach to Rural Patients With Chronic Pain

Launched by OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · Oct 13, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how effective a remote pain management program is for veterans living in rural areas who experience chronic pain. The study compares two groups: one group will receive a collaborative care approach to help manage their pain through phone calls and support, while the other group will get standard care with minimal enhancements. The researchers want to see if this remote support makes a significant difference in how much pain affects daily life over a year.

To join the study, participants must be U.S. veterans, live in rural areas, and have high-impact chronic pain that can be identified through a phone screening. They also need to have access to a phone and be able to speak English. However, those with certain conditions, such as cognitive impairment or terminal illness, will not be eligible. Participants can expect to receive care and support through phone calls over the year, which could help them manage their pain more effectively. This trial is also focused on including more women and veterans from diverse backgrounds to see how different factors may affect treatment outcomes.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • U.S. Veteran
• • Rural Residence based on Rural Urban Commuting Area codes
• • High Impact Chronic pain, determined through a phone screening
• • Access to landline or cell phone
• • English Speaking
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairment that would impact participation in the study
• • Plans to move in the next 3 months
• • Surgery in the past 3 months
• • In long-term inpatient or hospice care
• • Terminal illness (defined as life expectancy of less than 12 months)
• • Active participation in another pain intervention study