Mindfulness and pain management for chronic pain on opioids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding mindfulness training to standard pain management visits can help people with chronic pain who are taking long-term opioids. It aims to improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related risks.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had chronic pain for at least 3 months, confirmed by a doctor.
- You have been taking opioid pain medication for at least 3 months.
- Your pain interferes with your daily activities or enjoyment of life (based on a brief questionnaire).
- You have one or more of these: current opioid misuse concerns, a past or current mental health or substance use disorder, use of benzodiazepines, a history of overdose, or you or your doctor feel the risks of opioids may outweigh the benefits.
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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