Yoga for pain? tiny trial ends early

NCT ID NCT00902863

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a six-week course of yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises could help people with chronic pain feel better and manage stress. Only 5 patients took part before the trial was stopped early. Because it was so small, we cannot say whether these techniques really work.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

yoga, mindfulness, and breathing exercises

What this could lead to

If it had worked, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease stress and improve daily life for people with chronic pain.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early with only 5 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. It is too small to know if the approach truly helps.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hamilton Health Sciences

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3Z5, Canada