RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06704061

Online Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Sponsor

Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

Enrollment

274 participants

Start Date

Jan 7, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Chronic Pain

Summary

This study will compare online yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an established treatment for chronic pain. We will compare the efficacy of the two treatments for reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in veterans.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Veteran of the United States Armed Forces ≥ 18 years old
Chronic pain \> 6 months related to at least one musculoskeletal pain-related diagnosis indicated by an ICD-9 or -10 code
Minimum pain intensity at screening ≥4 on a 0-10 using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS)
Not begun new pain treatments or medications in the past month
Stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to entry to the study
English literacy
Internet connection at home

Exclusion Criteria8

Participation in another clinical trial, unless given prior authorization from both our research team and that of the other study
Back surgery within the last 12 months
Back pain potentially attributed to a specific known condition
Baseline pain \<4 or ≥9 on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale
Unstable, serious coexisting medical illness, mental illness or psychiatric conditions
Attended or practiced yoga ≥ 1 x in the past 12 months
Current suicidal intent or plan
Has received ACT in the past

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