No pills, no surgery: new study tests mind-body program for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT06114264
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested two multimodal programs in 70 adults with non-specific chronic low back pain. Both programs combined exercise, behaviour change, education, and mindfulness; one also added functional resistance training. The goal was to see if these approaches improve pain modulation, disability, strength, and quality of life. No drugs or devices were tested.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multimodal program combining exercise, behaviour change, education, and mindfulness
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve daily function for people with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study (70 people) without a drug or device. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest or not last long-term.
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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, Granada, 18012, Spain
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