M2VA Pain Care Pathway for Veterans with Pain and Substance Use

This study is testing the M2VA Pain Care Pathway (M2VAPCP), a behavioral intervention based on Motivational Interviewing, designed to help Veterans manage pain and reduce substance misuse. It also looks at how best to train case managers to use M2VAPCP. The study aims to see if adding "implementation facilitation" (extra support for trainers) helps more Veterans receive M2VAPCP and improves their pain, enjoyment of life, and general activity. You might be able to join if you are a Veteran who recently ended military service, have filed a service-connection claim for certain conditions (like back or knee pain), and live near a participating site. The study plans to enroll 1800 participants.

Study design
This study is a cluster randomized trial, meaning groups of people will be assigned to different training methods for case managers. It aims to enroll 1800 participants.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity will be measured at 36 weeks.

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NCT06526143

M2VA Pain Care Pathway

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalPrevention
Yale University
~1,800 participants
Updated 2025-11-05 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:M2VA Pain Care Pathway (M2VAPCP)Implementation Facilitation

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Reach
Measured over 21 months
+1 more outcome measured
Pain
Substance Use
Opioid Misuse
Quality of Life
1 sites across 1 states
Connecticut1
  • Marc Rosen, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Yale University

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Study enrollment is within one year of ending military service
Has filed a service-connection claim for an MSD (back, neck, knee, or shoulder condition)
Lives within the catchment area of a participating site

Exclusion

Reports being unable to complete planned study assessments because of anticipated incapacity, incarceration, or other reason
Does not have a landline or cell phone to complete study assessments
Is unable to provide informed consent
Still on active duty
  • Reach21 months

    Proportion of participants who receive any M2VAPCP

  • Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity scale36 weeks

    Three questions about the past week's pain. One question asks about pain severity and two questions ask about pain interference. Each item is rated on a 0-10 Likert scale. Responses are added together and divided by three to get a final score out of 10. A higher score indicates more severe pain and pain-related interference with life and activities.