Gentle movements may soothe nerve pain after spinal injury

NCT ID NCT04917107

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether qigong, a practice of gentle movements and focused breathing, could reduce nerve pain in adults with spinal cord injury. About 23 people with chronic pain participated. The trial was stopped early, so the full effects are unclear.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: qigong (gentle movements with guided breathing)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a safe, drug-free way to ease chronic nerve pain after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 23 people, so results are limited. Qigong may not reduce pain for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SPINAL CORD INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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