Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Peter Bayley, PhD

Research Sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Chronic pain > 6 months related to at least one musculoskeletal pain-related diagnosis indicated by an ICD-9 or -10 code

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Baseline pain <4 or ≥9 on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale

Unstable, serious coexisting medical illness, mental illness or psychiatric conditions

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, end-of-treatment at 12 weeks, and 6 months after treatment

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare the effectiveness of online yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in veterans.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for veterans experiencing long-term musculoskeletal pain. Participants should be comfortable with using online tools as both treatments are delivered virtually.

What is being tested?

The study aims to determine if online yoga classes or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is more effective in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain among veterans.

What are the potential side effects?

Yoga may cause muscle strain or injury if not practiced correctly. ACT typically does not have physical side effects but can bring up emotional discomfort as it involves engaging with difficult thoughts and feelings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

Select...

I have had chronic pain for over 6 months due to a musculoskeletal condition.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

Select...

My pain level is either less than 4 or more than 9 out of 10.

Select...

I do not have any serious, unstable illnesses or mental health conditions.

Select...

I have not had back surgery in the last 12 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, end-of-treatment at 12 weeks, and 6 months after treatment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, end-of-treatment at 12 weeks, and 6 months after treatment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, end-of-treatment at 12 weeks, and 6 months after treatment for reporting.