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Can mindfulness ease chronic pain in the elderly?

NCT ID NCT06547723

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mohammad Soukhtanlou, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether combining mindfulness-based stress reduction with physiotherapy can help older adults manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants aged 65 and older will attend 8 weekly mindfulness sessions alongside 20 physiotherapy sessions, with a 3-month follow-up. Researchers will measure pain intensity, anxiety, fatigue, sleep quality, and fear of movement to see if the combined approach offers relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) combined with physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help older adults manage chronic pain and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 or more * Have chronic pain * Have ability of reading and writing in Persian * Visiting the clinic in which the study was took place Exclusion Criteria: * Dose not have any diagnosed Cognitive Impairment * Failure to approve the consent form

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bahar physiotherapy clinic

    Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, 9188856473, Iran

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