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Chronic pain is a significant problem affecting millions of Americans. Research has shown that psychological treatments can help people with chronic pain manage their pain and improve their quality of life. Three common psychological treatments for chronic pain are Cognitive Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Activation Skills. While research has shown these treatments are helpful for people with chronic pain, there is little research explaining why these treatments are helpful. The purpose of this study is to understand the specific ways these treatments work. In addition, we are also studying the effects of these treatments on opioid medication use. Increasing our understanding of how these treatments work for those who regularly take opioid medications will help researchers and clinicians improve these treatments for people with chronic pain in the future.
March 28, 2019