Quick mindfulness in the waiting room may take the edge off pain
NCT ID NCT06952049
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short mindfulness exercise (3 minutes) done in an orthopedic clinic waiting room can help reduce acute pain. Over 600 adults listened to either a mindfulness recording, a pain education recording, or a mix of both. The goal was to see if learning about pain first made the mindfulness more effective. Results could point to a simple, no-drug way to help people feel better while they wait for care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness-based intervention and pain psychoeducation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, drug-free way to reduce pain while waiting for a doctor's appointment.
What could go wrong
The intervention is very brief (3 minutes) and tested in a single clinic, so results may not apply to other settings or more severe pain.
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Locations
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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC)
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States