Study summary

Online mindfulness groups helped back pain, but only a little

Mindfulness trial · 451 people · Published 2026, JAMA Internal Medicine

What was tested

Mindfulness training delivered in group video visits, compared with usual care, in people with long-term low back pain.

What they found

Pain intensity and interference with daily life improved more with mindfulness at 6 months.
The improvement was smaller than the 1 point researchers had set as meaningful.

What it means

A safe option that helps some people, without a large average effect.

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