Using mindfulness to help treat chronic low back pain
Mentoring and Patient-Oriented Research in Mind and Body Practices
This study is testing how mindfulness techniques can help people with chronic low back pain feel better, using easy-to-access online options, and it's designed for anyone looking for non-drug ways to manage their pain.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904736 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing mindfulness-based interventions to help patients manage chronic low back pain (cLBP). It explores the effectiveness of these nonpharmacological approaches, including eHealth and telehealth options, to provide accessible treatment. The project aims to translate these mindfulness practices into clinical settings through a pragmatic clinical trial, while also mentoring the next generation of researchers in complementary and integrative medicine. The principal investigator, Dr. Natalia Morone, has a strong background in patient-oriented research and is committed to fostering diversity in the research workforce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from chronic low back pain who are interested in nonpharmacological treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with acute back pain or those who do not wish to engage in mindfulness practices may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective, non-drug treatments for managing chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in treating chronic pain, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morone, Natalia E. — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Morone, Natalia E.
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.