Mindfulness intervention for chronic pain in Ukraine

Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Chronic Pain in Ukraine

Not applicable Interventional University of Utah · NCT05383157

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

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment150 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Utah Academic / other
Locations1 site (Vinnitsa)
Trial IDNCT05383157 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Vinnitsa

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. 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
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.