Mindfulness app for chronic pain after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile app that teaches mindfulness to help people with spinal cord injury manage chronic pain. Participants use the app for a period of time, and researchers see if it reduces pain or improves well-being.
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Who can take part
- You have had a traumatic spinal cord injury for at least 6 months.
- You have chronic pain that has lasted at least 3 months, with a pain level of 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
- You can understand spoken and written English well enough to complete surveys and participate.
- You have daily internet access and can provide an email address and phone number.
- You have not been meditating more than once a week in the last 3 months.
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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