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Virtual yoga shows promise for chronic pain relief

NCT ID NCT05211414

Symptom relief Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual yoga program could help people with chronic pain. 94 participants with pain lasting over 6 months took part in 8 weeks of remote yoga classes and daily 30-minute video-guided practice. Researchers measured how feasible the program was and whether it reduced pain intensity and interference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual yoga program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a convenient, at-home option for managing chronic pain without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study without a control group, so results may not prove yoga is better than other treatments. Pain relief may vary.

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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

94 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

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

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * chronic pain for \> 6 months' duration * on stable doses of medication prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages (or CAM treatments) during the trial * have an average pain score of 4/10 or greater over the previous week * at least mild degree of sleep disturbance, defined as Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score \>5 * are able to speak and understand English * have access to a computer or tablet at home and have an email address * are not currently engaged in a rigorous daily exercise routine (\>5X/week) * are willing and physically able to participate in virtual yoga-based exercise Exclusion Criteria: * currently under active cancer treatment (chemo, infusion, ongoing radiation) * acute osteomyelitis or acute bone disease * current diagnosis of chronic systemic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus * present or past diagnosis of schizophrenia, delusional disorder, psychotic disorder, or dissociative disorder that would be judged to interfere with study participation * pregnancy * any clinically unstable systemic illness judged to interfere with exercise treatment * a pain condition requiring urgent surgery * an active addiction disorder, such as cocaine or IV heroin use, that would interfere with study participation * contraindications to yoga (e.g., severe back or neck injury or surgery) * regular meditation practice or other meditative practice (e.g tai-chi, meditative form of yoga or contemplative prayer) for \>20 min/week in the past 2 years * participating in any other therapeutic trial * other medical condition that would interfere with ability to exercise

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Chesnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States

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