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Completed VA Trial Tests Telehealth CBT to Overcome Treatment Barriers in Veterans on Long-Term Opioids — Implications for Australian Pain Management

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16 June 2026

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Completed US VA trial demonstrates how telehealth-delivered CBT can address treatment barriers in veterans on long-term opioids. Results offer insights for Australian pain management approaches addressing similar engagement challenges.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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