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Could yoga and massage replace opioids for chronic pain?

NCT ID NCT05098158

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether offering telehealth sessions of massage, yoga, chiropractic, or physical therapy could help adults with chronic pain reduce their opioid use and feel better. Twenty-one people participated, and researchers tracked changes in pain intensity, pain interference, and mood over time. The goal was to see if these non-drug options are a practical and helpful alternative for managing long-term pain.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telehealth consultations for massage therapy, yoga therapy, chiropractic, and physical therapies
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a practical way for people with chronic pain to try non-drug options and possibly reduce their reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (21 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. It only tested short-term effects, and not everyone may find these therapies helpful.

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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

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2020

Finished

Jan 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * enrollment in treatment at the CHAS Perry St or partnering clinic; * age greater than 18 years; * ability to read, speak, and write English; * diagnosed with a chronic, non-cancer-based painful medical condition; * ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy; * diagnosis of a cancer-based painful medical condition; * any other medical or psychiatric condition that the PI or Co-PI physician of record determine might compromise safe study participation (including but not limited to active psychosis, history of frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, severe anxiety with claustrophobia, aggression)

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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

  • Community Health Association of Spokane

    Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States

  • Washington State University College of Nursing

    Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States

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