Better options for chronic cancer pain in veterans
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if switching from long-term opioid painkillers to buprenorphine (a different type of pain medication) can provide better pain relief for veterans who have had cancer but are currently cancer-free. It aims to find a safer and more effective way to manage chronic pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a veteran who had a solid tumor cancer (like bladder, breast, lung, or prostate) and have been cancer-free for at least 6 months.
- Your last cancer treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery) was at least 6 months ago, but you can still be on hormone or biologic therapy.
- You have had moderate to severe pain (rated 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale) in your last 3 medical records.
- You are currently on long-term opioid therapy, meaning you got a prescription for a strong painkiller in the last 30 days and have had at least 150 days' supply in the last 6 months.
- Your current opioid prescriber agrees to resume prescribing pain medication if you join the study.
- You are not taking more than 300 morphine milligram equivalents (a measure of opioid strength) per day, and you have not used buprenorphine before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study is testing whether a team-based pain management approach helps veterans with chronic pain and long-term opioid use. It aims to improve function and safety by addressing opioid concerns.
This study tests a digital program called IMPACT to help veterans with chronic pain who are also taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It aims to reduce pain and support recovery through daily surveys and a walking plan.
This study is testing whether adding a medication (buprenorphine), counseling, and a type of brain stimulation (TMS) can improve long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. If you have been taking prescription opioids daily for at least 3 months and have extra risk factors for opioid-related problems, this trial may offer you new ways to manage pain and reduce risks.
This early study tests whether CBD can reduce symptoms of chronic pain in people receiving opioid maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder. It also looks at safety and whether CBD can be added without causing major problems.
This study tests if using cigarettes with very low nicotine can help people with chronic pain who are on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It aims to see if this approach reduces smoking and helps you think about quitting.
This trial tests a program to help manage opioid use safely for people with chronic non-cancer pain. If you take opioids for long-term pain and do not have cancer, this study may help improve your care.
Hear when a new Chronic pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.