Can a silent word ease both PTSD and chronic pain? a VA trial puts mantram repetition to the test
NCT ID NCT07725588
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a meditation-based program called Mantram Repetition Program (MRP) can help veterans who have both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either MRP or a health education group. The study measures changes in PTSD symptoms and pain interference over time.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a meditation-based program called Mantram Repetition Program (MRP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a flexible, quick-to-learn tool that eases both PTSD symptoms and pain interference for veterans.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with 170 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The program requires regular practice, and benefits may vary.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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