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Ancient Mind-Body practice put to the test for spinal cord injury pain

NCT ID NCT06140355

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

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week remote Qigong program is feasible and acceptable for adults with spinal cord injury who have chronic neuropathic pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either practice Qigong via video or complete a short daily pain survey. The goal is to see if this approach can be used in a larger future trial to potentially offer a non-drug way to manage pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Qigong, a mind-body practice involving gentle movement and breathing, delivered remotely via video
What this could lead to
If this trial shows that Qigong is feasible and acceptable, it could pave the way for a larger study and eventually a non-drug option to help manage chronic pain after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, not a proof of effectiveness. It may not show clear pain relief, and results may not apply to all people with spinal cord injury. Remote practice requires internet access and motivation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years old * medically stable * with neuropathic pain 4 or above on the numeric pain rating scale + screened with painDETECT * willing to participate in a remote Qigong intervention (from any location with internet connection) * fluent in English or Spanish * access to the internet and a computer/iPad or smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * uncontrolled seizure disorder * cognitive impairment and/or communicative disability (e.g., due to brain injury) preventing them from following directions or from learning * ventilator dependency * major medical complications * pressure ulcers hindering prolonged sitting or lying down * (planning to become) pregnant or planning a major surgery during the study (given study duration, regular Qigong practice, and frequent check-ins) * regular Tai Chi or Qigong practice in the past 6 months (3x/week or more) * currently engaged in other rehabilitation programs that would influence outcomes

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuralgia spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Spinal cord injuries

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Miami

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33124, United States

  • University of Minnesota

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

  • University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Harlingen, Texas, 78539, United States

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