Can Pre-Recorded yoga ease Veterans' chronic pain as well as live classes?

NCT ID NCT06973876

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether pre-recorded yoga videos are as helpful as live online yoga classes for veterans with chronic pain. About 98 veterans will take part, first attending a 5-session primer, then practicing yoga for 12 weeks either on their own with videos or in a live VA class. Researchers will track changes in pain, mental health, and quality of life to see if the video option is a practical and effective alternative.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: yoga (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that pre-recorded yoga is a convenient, effective option for veterans to manage chronic pain at home.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (98 participants) comparing two delivery methods, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all pain types or populations.

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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.

CHRONIC PAIN YOGA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Portland VA Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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