Can meditation ease arthritis pain? study tests mind over matter

NCT ID NCT03644615

Summary

This study tested whether a mindfulness training program could help people manage pain from hip or knee osteoarthritis. Forty participants with moderate to severe pain were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness course or a control group. Researchers measured changes in pain, stiffness, function, and quality of life over six months to see if focusing on the present moment could offer a new way to cope with chronic joint pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rhumatology Department - CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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