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Mindfulness and walking may ease pain and protect memory in older black adults

NCT ID NCT06246929

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two 8-week programs for Black adults aged 50 and older who have chronic pain and early signs of memory decline. One program combines mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with walking, using a wrist monitor to track activity. The other focuses on staying active through everyday living. Researchers will measure changes in physical function, thinking skills, and emotional well-being, and check if improvements last for six 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 Cognitive Therapy with Walking (MBCT+w) and Active Living Every Day (ALED)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective, non-drug programs that help older Black adults maintain physical function and slow cognitive decline while managing chronic pain.
What could go wrong
This is a comparative effectiveness trial, not a test of a new drug. Results may show only modest benefits, and individual responses can vary. The programs require commitment to weekly sessions and home practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Cognition Disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT OLDER ADULTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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