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Can Mind-Body classes ease back pain? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT06696352

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a group program called Partners4Pain, which teaches mind-body skills like meditation, relaxation, and gentle exercises, can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with chronic back or neck pain. About 376 adults will be randomly assigned to either Partners4Pain or a general health program. Participants attend 9 weekly sessions and report their pain levels over 6 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Partners4Pain behavioral program (mind-body skills, exercises, and group support)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer an effective, low-cost way for people with chronic back or neck pain to manage their symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-sized trial comparing two active programs, so the difference between them may be small. Results are based on self-reported surveys, not objective measures.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 376 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Self-reported chronic back pain (defined as pain in the low or mid back, or neck pain) which has lasted for 3 months or longer * Score of 3 or higher on the self-reported Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity scale (PEG scale - 0-10) * Member of one or more of the following populations: American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Black/African American; Hispanic/Latino; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders; Socioeconomically disadvantaged (annual household income less than $50,000) * Reside within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro region Exclusion Criteria: * Severe unmanaged mental illness * Self-reported cancer with active treatment involving radiation or chemotherapy. * Dementia - Mini Mental State Exam score of 23 or lower for those with suspicion of cognitive impairment * Self-reported pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Low Back Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Back pain Chronic pain Complementary therapies Neck pain Self-management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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