Study Comparing a 15-Minute Mindfulness Practice to Usual Care for Adults with Chronic Pain in Ukraine

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a brief mindfulness-based intervention compared to usual care for adults with chronic pain in Ukraine. This pragmatic randomized controlled trial aims to study the effects of a single 15-minute mindfulness session on pain intensity and related symptoms in patients attending a pain clinic. The study is sponsored by the University of Utah and focuses on practical treatment approaches in a real-world clinical setting. Participants receive either a 15-minute mindfulness intervention involving mindful breathing and awareness of pain sensations or 15 minutes of usual chronic pain care typically provided in an academic pain clinic. The mindfulness training is designed to enhance awareness and management of pain. The study compares these two approaches to understand their immediate effects. During participation, individuals will have their pain intensity measured before and 20 minutes after the intervention. Other assessments include changes in pain unpleasantness, positive feelings, desire for pain medication, anxiety, and depression. The study involves random assignment to groups without masking. Participants will be monitored during the brief intervention and outcome measurements to assess its effects on chronic pain symptoms.

Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Chronic Pain in Ukraine