Yoga tested as a Drug-Free solution for chronic back pain
NCT ID NCT04270617
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a standardized 6-week yoga program can reduce pain and disability in 200 adults with chronic back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to yoga or a control group. The goal is to see if yoga offers a safe, non-drug way to manage this common condition.
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NYULangone
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10003, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
yoga program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a safe, drug-free option for managing chronic back pain and reducing reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The benefits of yoga may be modest, and results may not apply to everyone with back pain.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.