Virtual yoga shows promise for chronic pain relief
NCT ID NCT05211414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual yoga program could help people with chronic pain. 94 participants with pain lasting over 6 months took part in 8 weeks of remote yoga classes and daily 30-minute video-guided practice. Researchers measured how feasible the program was and whether it reduced pain intensity and interference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual yoga program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home option for managing chronic pain without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study without a control group, so results may not prove yoga is better than other treatments. Pain relief 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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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chesnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States
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