Status:

UNKNOWN

The Effects of a Virtual Yoga Program on Patients With Chronic Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Conditions:

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This research is being done to determine if remote yoga-based exercise can help reduce chronic pain. It will include three virtual research visits. This cohort study will include three remote research...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • chronic pain for \> 6 months' duration
  • on stable doses of medication prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages (or CAM treatments) during the trial
  • have an average pain score of 4/10 or greater over the previous week
  • at least mild degree of sleep disturbance, defined as Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score \>5
  • are able to speak and understand English
  • have access to a computer or tablet at home and have an email address
  • are not currently engaged in a rigorous daily exercise routine (\>5X/week)
  • are willing and physically able to participate in virtual yoga-based exercise

Exclusion

  • currently under active cancer treatment (chemo, infusion, ongoing radiation)
  • acute osteomyelitis or acute bone disease
  • current diagnosis of chronic systemic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
  • present or past diagnosis of schizophrenia, delusional disorder, psychotic disorder, or dissociative disorder that would be judged to interfere with study participation
  • pregnancy
  • any clinically unstable systemic illness judged to interfere with exercise treatment
  • a pain condition requiring urgent surgery
  • an active addiction disorder, such as cocaine or IV heroin use, that would interfere with study participation
  • contraindications to yoga (e.g., severe back or neck injury or surgery)
  • regular meditation practice or other meditative practice (e.g tai-chi, meditative form of yoga or contemplative prayer) for \>20 min/week in the past 2 years
  • participating in any other therapeutic trial
  • other medical condition that would interfere with ability to exercise

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 15 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

42 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05211414

Start Date

March 1 2023

End Date

June 15 2024

Last Update

August 15 2023

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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States, 02467