Mindfulness skills for chronic pain and early memory changes
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two group programs—one teaching mindfulness skills and another focusing on healthy habits—to see which better helps older adults manage chronic pain and early memory concerns. You'd be helping researchers learn what works best for people like you.
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Who can take part
- You are 50 years or older.
- You identify as Black or of African descent.
- You have had muscle, joint, bone, or soft-tissue pain lasting more than 3 months.
- You have early memory or thinking concerns (not severe).
- You can speak and read English and are willing to join sessions in person and by video.
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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