Mindfulness and nerve stimulation for back pain and depression
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if combining mindfulness-based meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device (applied to the ear) can help people aged 50–85 with chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood without changing your current medications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 85 years old
- You have had moderate low back pain (at least 3 out of 10) almost every day for the past 3 months
- You are feeling down or have low mood (score of 5–19 on a depression questionnaire)
- You are able to speak and read English
- You have access to the internet
- You have not participated in a meditation program before
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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