Mindfulness in the waiting room: a new way to ease pain?
NCT ID NCT07335159
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether listening to a brief mindfulness audio recording while waiting for an orthopedic appointment can help reduce pain. 400 adults will be randomly assigned to hear either a mindfulness practice or a standard pain management recording. The goal is to see if a simple, no-drug approach can make a difference in how unpleasant or intense their pain feels right then.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mindfulness audio recording
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain while patients wait for their appointment.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no blinding, and the effect may be small or not last beyond the waiting room. Pain is subjective and results may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
Tallahassee, Florida, 32308, United States
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