Mindfulness for chronic pain in older adults
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This study tests if a program called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps older adults reduce chronic pain. If you are 65 or older and can read Persian, you may be able to join this study that teaches simple mindfulness techniques to change how you relate to your pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have chronic pain (pain that lasts more than three months).
- You can read and write in Persian (Farsi).
- You are willing to go to the clinic where the study is held.
- You do not have a diagnosed memory or thinking problem (such as dementia).
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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