Pain Management Teams Using Whole Health to Optimize Function and Safety in Veterans: The TEAMWORK Trial
Launched by VA OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ยท
Trial Information
Current as of October 15, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying whether adding Whole Health Coaching (WHC) can help improve pain care for veterans who have chronic pain and are already working with a pain management team at the VA. Whole Health Coaching is a way to support patients by focusing on their overall well-being and personal goals, not just their pain symptoms. The study aims to see if this approach helps veterans manage their pain better and stay safe while improving their daily functioning.
Veterans between the ages of 65 and 74 who have chronic pain and are currently receiving care from a pain management team at the VA may be eligible to join. If you participate, you can expect to work with a coach who will help you set health goals and support you in making changes that fit your life. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it offers a new approach that looks beyond medications to help manage long-term pain in a more personalized way.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
About Va Office Of Research And Development
The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of veterans through innovative research initiatives. As a pivotal sponsor of clinical trials, ORD focuses on a broad spectrum of health-related topics, including mental health, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, ensuring that findings are directly applicable to the unique needs of the veteran population. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, ORD promotes rigorous study designs and ethical standards, facilitating the translation of research discoveries into improved clinical practices and policies that enhance veteran care.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sara Edmond, PhD
Principal Investigator
VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
Karen H Seal, MD MPH
Principal Investigator
San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported