RAMP Telehealth Trial: Mind-Body Skills Training for Chronic Pain in Rural Veterans — Novel Whole Health Approach Under Investigation
247 Health News Editorial
·24 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe RAMP trial investigates telehealth-delivered mind-body skills training for chronic pain in 500 rural Veterans. This innovative approach addresses critical healthcare access barriers while exploring non-pharmacological pain management strategies.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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