Back pain relief without pills? study tests exercise and mindfulness combo
NCT ID NCT05443880
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at whether a program of exercise alone or exercise plus mindfulness can help people with non-specific chronic low back pain. 105 adults participated, and researchers measured changes in pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality of life over 5 months. The goal was to see if combining these approaches works better than exercise alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise and mindfulness program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve strength and quality of life for people with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest and require continued practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IBS.Granada
Granada, Spain
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