RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05607381

Neural Mechanisms of Meditation for Opioid-Treated Chronic Low Back Pain

Neural Mechanisms of Meditation-Based Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain


Sponsor

University of Utah

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Nov 30, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to see how a mindfulness meditation-based intervention affects pain. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the pain-relieving brain mechanisms of mindfulness meditation-based therapy for patients with opioid-treated chronic low back pain.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Meditation and Usual care for people with low back pain and opioid use. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMeditation

Participants will complete 8 sessions of meditation training with therapy as a means of coping with chronic pain and opioid-related issues.

OTHERUsual care

Participants will receive usual care for chronic low back pain (e.g., analgesic medication, pain management consultant from a physician, physical therapy, etc.).


Locations(2)

University of California, San Diego

La Jolla, California, United States

Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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