Improving mind-body therapies for chronic pain management
Boosting mind-body mechanisms and outcomes for chronic pain
This study is looking at how using a mix of mind and body therapies, like mindfulness meditation, can help people with chronic pain, especially migraines, feel better by tackling pain in different ways.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10700817 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how combining different mind-body therapies can enhance treatment outcomes for chronic pain, particularly migraines. It focuses on a multimodal approach that integrates both mental and physical therapies to target various pathways involved in pain. By evaluating how these therapies work together within the brain and body, the research aims to improve the effectiveness of pain management strategies. Patients may participate in therapies like mindfulness meditation and other targeted interventions to help alleviate their pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions, especially those experiencing migraines.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective pain management strategies that significantly reduce chronic pain for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that multimodal approaches can improve pain management outcomes, suggesting a promising avenue for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Napadow, Vitaly — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Napadow, Vitaly
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.