Meditation may ease pain and mood in veterans
NCT ID NCT04651296
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether a type of compassion meditation could help Veterans with chronic pain who also have depression or PTSD. 142 Veterans were randomly assigned to either compassion meditation training or a health education group. The goal was to see if meditation could reduce how much pain interferes with daily life and improve overall well-being.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
compassion meditation (a type of mind-body training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to reduce pain interference and improve mood and quality of life for people with chronic pain and mental health struggles.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (142 Veterans) comparing two behavioral interventions, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit may be modest and not better than standard education.
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