Award
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs HX-20-001
Preventing Chronic Post-Surgical Pain and Prolonged Opioid Use: The Perioperative Pain Self-Management Program
Recipient
Veterans Affairs
Awarded
September 21, 2025
Identifier
HX-20-001
A Veterans Affairs funded randomized controlled trial to test the Perioperative Pain Self-Management program's effectiveness in preventing chronic post-surgical pain and prolonged opioid use, with outcomes measured at 6 months post-surgery.
Description
This project involves a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of the Perioperative Pain Self-Management (PePS) program in preventing chronic post-surgical pain and prolonged opioid use among Veterans. The study includes qualitative and quantitative assessments, with primary outcomes measured at 6 months post-surgery. The project is funded by the Veterans Affairs and is scheduled to run from August 2025 to September 2026.