The CORPs trial is a multisite pragmatic effectiveness trial taking place at four geographically diverse VA sites. The CORPs trial will assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led tele-collaborative pain care intervention (CORPs) compared to a one-time education session with a nurse (minimally enhanced usual care, or MEUC) at improving pain and health outcomes for Veterans living in rural areas. This study focuses on management of pain with non-medication services and therapies.
Veterans who enroll will participate for 12-months and will be randomized to one of 2 groups: 1) CORPs (with access to a nurse by phone/video for the duration of the study), or 2) One-time education session with the nurse by phone/video to review resources for pain. All participants complete research assessments at the start of the study, and at 3-, 6-, 9-, and 12-months by phone.
