AI and mindfulness join forces to tackle chronic back pain

NCT ID NCT06106191

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether a mindfulness-based stress reduction program can help people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze biological, psychological, and social markers to predict who responds best. The goal is to personalize treatment and improve pain management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help doctors personalize chronic pain treatment using AI-driven markers, improving outcomes for many patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage, single-arm trial without a comparison group, so results may not prove effectiveness. Benefits may vary widely among individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Boston Medical Center
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, United States

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