Mind over joint pain: study tests meditation for arthritis relief

NCT ID NCT03644615

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can reduce pain and improve daily function in 40 adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or usual care. The main goal was to see if mindfulness training leads to less pain and better quality of life compared to standard treatment alone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rhumatology Department - CHU Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34295, France

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