Meditation for chronic low back pain in older adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a meditation program can help reduce chronic low back pain in adults aged 50 and older. You'll learn meditation techniques that you can do at home using an internet connection, and the study will track how your pain changes over time.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You have low back pain that is at least a 3 out of 10 in severity, happening daily or almost every day for the past 3 months or longer.
- You can speak and read English.
- You have access to the internet.
- You are not planning to change your current pain medication during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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