Can compassion meditation ease chronic pain and mental health struggles in veterans?
NCT ID NCT04651296
First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested a compassion meditation program for 142 veterans with chronic pain and either depression or PTSD. Participants were split into two groups: one learned compassion meditation, the other received health education. The goal was to see if the meditation could reduce how much pain interfered with daily life and improve mood and overall well-being.
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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