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Can a guided relaxation technique rewire pain perception?

NCT ID NCT06590181

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Central Florida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether different versions of yoga nidra, a guided relaxation practice, can help people with chronic pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: basic yoga nidra, yoga nidra with a pain acceptance intention, or yoga nidra with pain acceptance and motor imagery. The study measures pain sensitivity and the body's natural pain modulation to see if these techniques can improve pain outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Yoga Nidra, a guided relaxation technique, with or without pain acceptance intention and motor imagery
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free, mind-body approach to help people with chronic pain manage their symptoms and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest, and individual responses to relaxation techniques can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic pain in the neck, low back, shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, wrist, or ankle that has lasted for over three months * Pain intensity rated as 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours (0=no pain, 10=worst pain imaginable) Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speaking * systemic medical conditions that affect sensation (such as uncontrolled diabetes) * History of surgery or fracture within the past six months * any blood clotting disorders (such as hemophilia) * any contraindication to the application of ice (blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise) * Exceed pressure and heat sensory thresholds * Unable to access internet or email * Pregnant

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Central Florida

    Orlando, Florida, 32816, United States

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