Trial Outcomes & Findings for Care Management for the Effective Use of Opioids (NCT NCT01236521)
NCT ID: NCT01236521
Last Updated: 2023-07-27
Results Overview
The Brief Pain Inventory Total Score combines scores from the BPI Pain Intensity subscale and the BPI Pain Interference subscale. This scale provides a total score from 0 (no pain/no pain interference) to 10 (worst pain imaginable/completely interferes). We report below the baseline score on the 0 to 10 scale. At each follow-up time point (3, 6, 9, and 12 months) we report the change from baseline to follow-up. This value was calculated as the baseline score minus the follow-up score.
COMPLETED
NA
261 participants
Baseline and 3, 6, 9, and 12 months
2023-07-27
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period. Participants had an initial visit at baseline to assess their current and past treatments for chronic lower back pain, pain intensity, and pain-related limitations. During follow-up calls, patients' pain severity, response to treatment, adherence, adverse effects, and desire to change current treatment was assessed.
Analgesic and co-analgesic therapy: During the baseline assessment, the nurse care managers determined current and past treatments for chronic lower back pain.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Overall Study
STARTED
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131
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130
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Overall Study
3-month Completed
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122
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118
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Overall Study
6-month Completed
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121
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114
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Overall Study
9-month Completed
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105
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98
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Overall Study
12-moth Completed
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108
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105
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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108
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105
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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23
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25
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period. Participants had an initial visit at baseline to assess their current and past treatments for chronic lower back pain, pain intensity, and pain-related limitations. During follow-up calls, patients' pain severity, response to treatment, adherence, adverse effects, and desire to change current treatment was assessed.
Analgesic and co-analgesic therapy: During the baseline assessment, the nurse care managers determined current and past treatments for chronic lower back pain.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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12
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17
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Overall Study
Death
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2
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1
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Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
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9
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7
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Baseline Characteristics
Care Management for the Effective Use of Opioids
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm will receive at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period. During follow-up calls, patients' pain severity, response to treatment, adherence, adverse effects, and desire to change current treatment will be assessed. During the baseline assessment, the nurse care managers will determine current and past treatments for chronic lower back pain and establish whether or not patients have had an adequate trial (i.e., were analgesics sufficiently dosed). If not, the nurse care manager in conjunction with study doctors will recommend an adjustment of the patients' opioid or initiate treatment with a co-analgesic with appropriate dosing and scheduling.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) will receive a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Total
n=261 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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57.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=5 Participants
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58.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=7 Participants
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57.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5 • n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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7 Participants
n=5 Participants
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13 Participants
n=7 Participants
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20 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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124 Participants
n=5 Participants
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117 Participants
n=7 Participants
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241 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
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3 Participants
n=5 Participants
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1 Participants
n=7 Participants
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4 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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0 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
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29 Participants
n=5 Participants
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25 Participants
n=7 Participants
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54 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
White
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91 Participants
n=5 Participants
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100 Participants
n=7 Participants
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191 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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0 Participants
n=7 Participants
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2 Participants
n=5 Participants
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Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
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6 Participants
n=5 Participants
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4 Participants
n=7 Participants
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10 Participants
n=5 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and 3, 6, 9, and 12 monthsPopulation: We analyzed those participants with available data. We had more participants at baseline than the follow-up time points at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months due to attrition and no available data among those who dropped out of the study.
The Brief Pain Inventory Total Score combines scores from the BPI Pain Intensity subscale and the BPI Pain Interference subscale. This scale provides a total score from 0 (no pain/no pain interference) to 10 (worst pain imaginable/completely interferes). We report below the baseline score on the 0 to 10 scale. At each follow-up time point (3, 6, 9, and 12 months) we report the change from baseline to follow-up. This value was calculated as the baseline score minus the follow-up score.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Brief Pain Inventory Total Score at Baseline and Change Score From Baseline at 3, 6, 9, and 12 Months
Baseline
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6.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.79
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6.49 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.67
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Brief Pain Inventory Total Score at Baseline and Change Score From Baseline at 3, 6, 9, and 12 Months
3 months
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5.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.10
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5.86 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.91
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Brief Pain Inventory Total Score at Baseline and Change Score From Baseline at 3, 6, 9, and 12 Months
6 months
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5.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.21
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5.85 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.84
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Brief Pain Inventory Total Score at Baseline and Change Score From Baseline at 3, 6, 9, and 12 Months
9 months
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5.29 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.25
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5.66 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.91
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Brief Pain Inventory Total Score at Baseline and Change Score From Baseline at 3, 6, 9, and 12 Months
12 months
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5.31 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.27
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5.85 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.98
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and 3, 6, 9, and 12 monthsPopulation: We analyzed those participants with available data. We had more participants at baseline than the follow-up time points at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months due to attrition and no available data among those who dropped out of the study.
The Brief Pain Inventory pain intensity score is scored from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain imaginable). We report below the baseline score on the 0 to 10 scale. At each follow-up time point (3, 6, 9, and 12 months) we report the change from baseline to follow-up. This value was calculated as the baseline score minus the follow-up score.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Intensity Score at Baseline and Each Follow-up Time Point
Baseline
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6.78 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.65
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6.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.47
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Intensity Score at Baseline and Each Follow-up Time Point
3 months
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5.96 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.86
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6.24 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.56
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Intensity Score at Baseline and Each Follow-up Time Point
6 months
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5.94 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.95
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6.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.60
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Intensity Score at Baseline and Each Follow-up Time Point
9 months
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5.84 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.83
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6.18 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.69
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Intensity Score at Baseline and Each Follow-up Time Point
12 months
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5.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.14
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6.36 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.59
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline and 3, 6, 9, and 12 monthsPopulation: We analyzed those participants with available data. We had more participants at baseline than the follow-up time points at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months due to attrition and no available data among those who dropped out of the study.
The Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale score assesses if pain interferes with 7 common activities. This scale is score 0 (no interference) to 10 (high interference). The 7-items are averaged to give a score.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale Score
Baseline
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6.34 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.07
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6.39 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.99
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale Score
3 months
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5.19 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.38
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5.71 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.28
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale Score
6 months
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5.17 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.51
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5.61 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.15
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale Score
12 months
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5.15 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.46
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5.68 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.30
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Brief Pain Inventory Pain Interference Scale Score
9 months
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5.08 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.57
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5.47 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.19
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe Pain Catastrophizing Scale a 13-item scale that assesses catastrophizing - a pain belief that have been found to be strong predictor of poor treatment response. It is scored from 0 (no catastrophizing) to 52 (severe catastrophizing)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Baseline
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23.95 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.77
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24.44 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.27
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Pain Catastrophizing Scale
6 months
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21.64 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.20
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20.41 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.54
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Pain Catastrophizing Scale
12 months
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22.14 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.84
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20.43 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.04
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 monthsThe Roland Morris Disability Scale is a 24-item pain-specific measure of physical disability. It provides a score from 0 (no disability) to 24 (high disability)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Roland Morris Disability Scale
Baseline
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16.59 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.70
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16.72 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.15
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Roland Morris Disability Scale
3 months
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15.55 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.18
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15.80 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.20
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Roland Morris Disability Scale
6 months
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15.32 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.20
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15.34 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.50
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Roland Morris Disability Scale
9 months
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15.54 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.53
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15.33 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.50
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Roland Morris Disability Scale
12 months
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15.60 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.85
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16.58 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.34
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 monthsThe Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is used to assess depression severity. It's 9-items that are scored from 0 (no depression) to 27 (severe depression)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
Baseline
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11.18 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.40
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11.19 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.82
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
3 months
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9.74 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.33
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9.94 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.14
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
6 months
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9.74 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.56
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10.04 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.12
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
9 months
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9.67 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.41
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9.84 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.68
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9
12 months
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10.13 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.95
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10.53 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.21
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 monthsThe GAD-7 is a measure of anxiety. The GAD-7 consists of 7 items that are scored from 0 (no anxiety) to 21 (severe anxiety)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale
Baseline
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6.68 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.13
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6.81 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.63
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale
3 months
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6.65 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.50
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6.08 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.57
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale
6 months
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6.00 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.23
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6.22 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.88
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale
9 months
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6.30 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.92
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5.92 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.83
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) Scale
12 months
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6.41 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.30
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7.02 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.98
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe AUDIT-C is validated as an effective screening test and diagnostic tool for alcohol misuse in primary care samples. It is scored on 0 to 10 score with higher scores representing alcohol misuse
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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AUDIT-C
Baseline
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5.65 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.51
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5.87 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.71
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AUDIT-C
6 months
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5.42 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.69
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5.75 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.40
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AUDIT-C
12 months
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5.06 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.58
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5.36 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.66
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe COMM (Current Opioid Misuse Measure) is a 17-item instrument designed to monitor misuse and aberrant behaviors in patients prescribed opioids. The scale is scored from 0 (no evidence of opioid misuse or aberrant behaviors) to 64 (strong evidence for opioid misuse and aberrant behaviors)
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)
Baseline
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8.73 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.81
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8.87 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.54
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Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)
6 months
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7.29 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.96
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8.20 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.85
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Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM)
12 months
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7.60 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.96
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8.96 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.94
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe SF-36 is a subscale that assesses the self-reported general health. It is scored on a 0 to 100 scale with higher scores representing greater perceived general health
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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SF-36 General Health Perception
Baseline
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43.66 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.92
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45.39 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 18.64
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SF-36 General Health Perception
6 months
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45.85 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 19.89
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45.83 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.40
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SF-36 General Health Perception
12 months
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42.70 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.03
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42.44 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.17
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe SF-36 vital score is a subscale that assesses participants' vitality/energy. It is scored on a 0 to 100 scale with higher scores representing greater vitality/energy.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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SF-36 Vitality Scale
Baseline
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38.64 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.98
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35.08 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.17
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SF-36 Vitality Scale
6 months
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40.00 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.50
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38.33 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.06
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SF-36 Vitality Scale
12 months
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40.51 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.28
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38.19 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.74
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months, and 12 monthsThe SF-36 social functioning scale is a subscale that assesses the self-reported social functioning. It is scored on a 0 to 100 scale with higher scores representing better social functioning.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 Participants
Subjects in the Pharmacological (PHARM) arm received at least 8 contacts with the nurse care managers (NCM) over the trial period.
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 Participants
Veterans randomized to behavioral treatment arm (BEH) received a series of 8 pain self-management/coping skills training sessions delivered by one of three primary-care based clinical psychologists.
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SF-36 Social Functioning Scale
Baseline
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48.47 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.21
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49.81 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 29.32
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SF-36 Social Functioning Scale
6 months
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55.79 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 29.67
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51.10 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.40
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SF-36 Social Functioning Scale
12 months
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55.72 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 28.49
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52.02 scores on a scale
Standard Deviation 28.12
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Adverse Events
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
Serious adverse events
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 participants at risk
Nurse care managers followed an analgesic algorithm; supervised by study physicians
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 participants at risk
Clinical psychologist delivered pain self-management/pain coping skills to Veterans
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Surgical and medical procedures
Knee Replacement Surgery
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0.76%
1/131 • Number of events 1
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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0.77%
1/130 • Number of events 1
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Gastrointestinal disorders
Small Bowel Obstruction
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1.5%
2/131 • Number of events 6
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infection and Sepsis
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1.5%
2/131 • Number of events 2
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Cardiac disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
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0.76%
1/131 • Number of events 1
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Other adverse events
| Measure |
Arm 1: Pharmacological (PHARM)
n=131 participants at risk
Nurse care managers followed an analgesic algorithm; supervised by study physicians
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Arm 2: Behavioral Treatment (BEH)
n=130 participants at risk
Clinical psychologist delivered pain self-management/pain coping skills to Veterans
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Infections and infestations
other adverse event
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4.6%
6/131 • Number of events 6
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
other adverse event
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0.00%
0/131
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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1.5%
2/130 • Number of events 2
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
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Cardiac disorders
other adverse event
|
0.76%
1/131 • Number of events 2
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
|
Gastrointestinal disorders
other adverse event
|
1.5%
2/131 • Number of events 4
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
|
Renal and urinary disorders
other adverse event
|
0.76%
1/131 • Number of events 1
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
0.00%
0/130
Adverse Events were monitored/assessed without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
|
Additional Information
Dr. Matthew J. Bair
VA Center for Health Information and Communication
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place