Mindfulness meditation may ease chronic back pain in seniors
NCT ID NCT06384001
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a two-week daily mindfulness meditation program can reduce pain and improve daily function in older adults with chronic low back pain. Researchers will also explore how meditation affects the gut-brain connection. The trial aims to recruit 66 participants aged 50 and older who have had moderate low back pain for at least three months.
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 meditation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to manage chronic low back pain in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early pilot study with only 66 participants and no comparison to other treatments. Results may not apply to everyone, and the meditation requires daily commitment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Florida State University
RECRUITINGTallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
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