• Author: Melissa A. Day
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Potential mediators of the effects of clinical hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and pain education on chronic pain in Veterans

Abstract: Psychological interventions have reliable but modest effects on chronic pain outcomes, but our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie these effects remains …

Evaluating the benefits of a second pain treatment following a clinical trial

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine the value of including an open label phase after a clinical trial of pain treatments by examining participant characteristics and potential …

Effects of Hypnosis, Mindfulness Meditation, and Education for Chronic Pain on Substance Use in Veterans: A Supplementary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Purpose/Objective: To examine the impact of three behavioral interventions for chronic pain on substance use. Research Method/Design: Participants were 328 Veterans with …

Effects of Hypnosis vs Mindfulness Meditation vs Education on Chronic Pain Intensity and Secondary Outcomes in Veterans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract: Effective, rigorously evaluated nonpharmacological treatments for chronic pain are needed. This study compared the effectiveness of training in hypnosis (HYP) and …