Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Mindfulness intervention for chronic pain in Ukraine

Official title: Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Chronic Pain in Ukraine

Run by University of Utah · NCT05383157 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests if a short mindfulness program can help people in Ukraine with chronic pain feel better on top of their usual treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment150 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Utah
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Vinnitsa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 18, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2027
Study endsDecember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT05383157 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals with a physician-confirmed diagnosis of chronic pain who are receiving treatment at a pain clinic.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cognitive impairments or other unstable illnesses that may interfere with study procedures will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial evaluates the effectiveness of a brief 15-minute mindfulness-based intervention compared to usual care for patients suffering from chronic pain in Ukraine. It is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial conducted in a pain clinic setting. The study aims to determine if mindfulness can provide additional relief for chronic pain patients alongside standard treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could offer a simple and effective method for managing chronic pain, enhancing patients' quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in managing chronic pain, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Physician-confirmed chronic pain-related diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study procedures.
* Other unstable illness judged by medical staff to interfere with study treatment.

Where it's running

  • Vinnitsa National Medical University
    Vinnitsa, Ukraine
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.