Can thinking differently heal repetitive stress injury?
NCT ID NCT06903962
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 13-week mind-body program can help people with chronic wrist, elbow, or shoulder pain from repetitive stress. Participants attend twice-weekly sessions for the first month, then weekly sessions, learning techniques to reduce pain and improve arm function. The goal is to see if this approach eases symptoms and boosts daily activity.
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 intervention (educational sessions and techniques)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease chronic arm pain and improve daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 40 participants and no control group, so results may not apply widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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