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.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Cumulative Trauma Disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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