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Self-Directed vs Clinician-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA·June 24, 2026·PMID 42340733
Why it mattersAccess to CBT-CP is limited by clinician availability and logistical barriers. This study shows that a scalable, self-directed format with minimal coach support can be more effective than usual clinician-delivered care, offering a practical solution to expand evidence-based nonpharmacological pain treatment.
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