Mind over pain: new study tests Brain-Based therapy for back pain

NCT ID NCT04689646

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether mind-body techniques can help people with chronic back pain feel better and move more easily. Researchers will compare two different mind-body programs to usual care in 150 adults. The goal is to see if these approaches reduce pain-related disability and anxiety.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mind-body techniques (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to manage chronic back pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with no blinding for the usual care group, and results may not apply to all types of chronic pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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

CHRONIC PAIN CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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