Exploring how mindfulness meditation and self-hypnosis can help older adults manage chronic pain
Mechanisms of Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Hypnosis for Pain in Older Adults with Chronic Pain
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-10800050
This study is looking at how mindfulness meditation and self-hypnosis can help older adults, especially those over 60, manage chronic pain without using medication, and it will explore how these practices might change the way their brains process pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10800050 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and self-hypnosis as non-drug treatments for chronic pain in older adults. By using advanced techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG), the study aims to understand how these practices can alter brain mechanisms related to pain perception. Participants will engage in mindfulness and self-hypnosis sessions to see if these methods can reduce their pain levels and improve their quality of life. The research focuses on older adults, particularly those aged 60 and above, who often face challenges with traditional pain management methods.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 60 and above who experience chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients under 60 years old or those without chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide older adults with effective, non-pharmacological options for managing chronic pain, reducing reliance on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for mindfulness meditation and self-hypnosis in pain management, indicating potential for success in this study.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JENSEN, MARK P — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: JENSEN, MARK P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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