Persistent Post-surgical Pain study: Yoga
Official title Yoga for Persistent Post-Surgical Pain (PPSP)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06949007
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This pilot study tests whether a yoga program can help manage persistent post‑surgical pain and gathers data to design a larger future study.
- Who it's for
- Adults who still feel pain after surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to a yoga program or usual care and follow the assigned plan.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- History of torso surgeries. Examples are thoracotomy, sternotomy, mastectomy and breast implant, open abdominal surgeries, and cesarean section
- Completion of surgery alone or surgery and complementary pharmacological treatment
- Being 18 years of age or older
- 3 months with PPSP and 4/10 in BPI severity (clinically considered a moderate range)
- Access to reliable modes of transportation for study visits and yoga classes
You likely can't join if
- History of joint replacement, amputation, orthopedic (except thoracotomy and sternotomy), and other non-torso surgeries
- Participants with health conditions that lead to difficulty complying with study protocol (i.e., completion of outcome assessments and participation...
- Pregnancy or having the intention to become pregnant within the next six months
- Recent (last 3 months) or concurrent participation in weekly MBMT (e.g., yoga, tai chi, qigong) programs, physical therapy, including massage and...
- Recent treatment pain management, defined as procedures such as corticosteroid injection, trigger point injection, and radiofrequency ablation to the...
See the full eligibility criteria
- History of torso surgeries. Examples are thoracotomy, sternotomy, mastectomy and breast implant, open abdominal surgeries, and cesarean section
- Completion of surgery alone or surgery and complementary pharmacological treatment
- Being 18 years of age or older
- 3 months with PPSP and 4/10 in BPI severity (clinically considered a moderate range)
- Access to reliable modes of transportation for study visits and yoga classes
- Confirmed access to and proficiency with use of a smartphone, computer, and/or tablet
- Fluent in English.
- History of joint replacement, amputation, orthopedic (except thoracotomy and sternotomy), and other non-torso surgeries
- Participants with health conditions that lead to difficulty complying with study protocol (i.e., completion of outcome assessments and participation in yoga or CPHE programs), including: Renal dialysis, cognitive...
- Pregnancy or having the intention to become pregnant within the next six months
- Recent (last 3 months) or concurrent participation in weekly MBMT (e.g., yoga, tai chi, qigong) programs, physical therapy, including massage and chiropractic care, or other non-pharmacological treatment as chronic pain...
- Recent treatment pain management, defined as procedures such as corticosteroid injection, trigger point injection, and radiofrequency ablation to the cervical or lumbar region within the past 4 weeks and/or scheduled...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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