Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. High-impact chronic pain (defined using the Graded Chronic Pain Scale - Revised). -AND- 2. Active prescription for LTOT (\>90 days continuous prescription). -AND- 3. Exhibit evidence of at least ONE opioid safety concern (\*indicators of opioid safety concerns described below). * Opioid safety concerns for inclusion purposes include: 1. moderate-to-high dose opioid prescription (morphine equivalent daily dose \>60mg) 2. comorbid conditions that increase the risk of opioids including chronic pulmonary disease (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, or other breathing problems), sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease, chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis 3. active high-risk co-prescriptions, including benzodiazepine prescription (any dose of long-term treatment), gabapentin prescription (1800mg or higher) or pregabalin prescription (150mg or higher) 4. risk of substance use and/or potential opioid misuse as evidenced by unexpected urine toxicology findings in past 6-months OR any documented active substance use disorder (other than tobacco or caffeine) as evidenced by at least 2 encounters within the previous 12-months with a substance use disorder diagnosis. 5. a positive TAPS score 6. a positive AUDIT-C score 7. presence of any adverse events as measured by the adverse effects checklist administered during screening 8. reported score of \>8 as measured by the Prescribed Opioids Difficulties Scale (PODS). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Moderate to severe cognitive impairment as measured by the Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration (BOMC) screening tool. -OR- 2. Current/active prescription for buprenorphine or receipt of buprenorphine in the previous 6-months. -OR- 3. Inability to read or understand English. -OR- 4. Severely impaired hearing or speech that would preclude participation in telephone interviews or appointments with the Whole Health Coach. -OR- 5. Terminal illness/disease with a prognosis of \<12 months. -OR- 6. Planned move/relocation outside of the treatment areas of the participating enrolling study sites. -OR- 7. Participants actively working with a Whole Health Coach or who have worked with a Whole Health Coach in the 6-months prior to enrollment. -OR- 8. Major surgical procedure planned during the study treatment or follow-up period. -OR- 9. a recent suicide attempt, defined as documented and/or reported suicide attempt within 90 days of the screening date.