Meditation and hypnosis for older adults with chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether mindfulness meditation or self-hypnosis can help older adults manage chronic pain. You'll attend training sessions and have brain scans (EEG and MRI) to see how these techniques affect pain.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older
- Have chronic pain for at least 3 months, on most days
- Average pain level of 3 or more on a 0-10 scale in the last 3 months
- Able to read, speak, and understand English
- No formal training in meditation or hypnosis, and little to no practice in the past 6 months
- Willing to have two MRI scans and one EEG session
- Access to a private space with internet for training sessions
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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