Plain-English translation of NCT06500780 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether coaching sessions combined with a personalized decision guide can help people with chronic pain and depression feel more confident trying non-medication treatments like physical therapy, exercise, or counseling. The goal is to give you the tools and support to have better conversations with your doctor about pain relief options that don't rely on pills.
Many people with chronic pain and depression turn to medication, but non-medication treatments can work very well and may have fewer side effects. This trial exists to see if helping patients feel more informed and supported makes them more likely to try and stick with these healthier options.
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If you're in the coaching group, you'll have 4 one-on-one coaching sessions over about 12 weeks that use motivational interviewing—a supportive, non-judgmental approach—to help you explore pain treatment options and prepare to talk with your doctor. The first three sessions happen before your next doctor's visit, and the last one happens after. You'll also complete brief health assessments at the start, after 3 months, and after 6 months. If you're in the control group, you'll receive usual care and assessments, and then be offered a single coaching session after the study ends.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
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