Mind over pain: meditation may rewire the brain for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT05607381
First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looks at whether mindfulness meditation can help people with chronic low back pain who also use opioids. Researchers will measure brain activity and pain ratings in 150 adults. Participants will either take meditation training or continue their usual care. The goal is to understand how meditation might change the brain's response to pain.
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Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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University of California, San Diego
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
meditation training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug approach to help manage chronic low back pain and reduce reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on brain mechanisms, not a treatment outcome. It is small and may not lead to a proven therapy.
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