Mindful walking program for adults with chronic pain
Mindfulness Walking for Adults With Chronic Pain
NA · Clemson University · NCT06088329
This study tests whether a mindful walking program can help adults with chronic pain feel better by combining mindfulness techniques with light exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clemson University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Clemson, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06088329 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention combines mindfulness-based techniques with light physical activity to help reduce chronic pain. Participants will engage in mindful walking sessions, focusing on bodily sensations and mindfulness principles over six weeks. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and is conducted outdoors, led by a certified instructor. The aim is to teach participants how to acknowledge their thoughts and feelings without judgment while concentrating on the present moment during walking.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older residing in Oconee and Pickens County with mild to severe chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients currently practicing mindfulness or those without chronic pain will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a non-pharmacological approach to managing chronic pain, improving patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that mindfulness-based interventions and light physical activity can effectively reduce chronic pain, suggesting this approach may also be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals 18 years of age or older * Residents in Oconee and Pickens County * Individuals with mild to severe chronic pain (i.e., neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, migraine headaches, etc.) * Individuals must be able to read and understand English (can speak other languages), a translator will not be provided. Exclusion Criteria: * Current Mindfulness practice. * Individuals without chronic pain. * Individuals who cannot walk without assistance for more than 5 minutes. * Individuals who do not experience mild to severe chronic pain for at least 3 days per week every week on average.
Where this trial is running
Clemson, South Carolina
- Clemson University — Clemson, South Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lu Shi — Clemson University
- Study coordinator: Principal Investigator
- Email: lus@clemson.edu
- Phone: 864-656-0495
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Pain