Mind over back pain: study tests emotion training as a pain reliever

NCT ID NCT04678297

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Connecticut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether adding emotion regulation training to physical activity can improve outcomes for people with chronic low back pain. Participants attend twice-weekly sessions for 12 weeks, combining gentle exercise with techniques to better manage emotions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain severity and interference, and improves overall well-being.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: physical activity plus emotion regulation training
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a non-drug way to better manage chronic low back pain by addressing emotional factors.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The intervention requires significant time commitment, which may limit real-world adherence.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emotional Regulation Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Connecticut

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, 06269, United States

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