Pain science education plus adapted exercise for older adults with chronic pain
Official title: Efficacy of Pain Science Education Combined With Exercise in Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Run by University of Salamanca · NCT07287501 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether adding pain science education to an adapted exercise plan helps people over 65 with long-term pain reduce pain and move better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Salamanca Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Salamanca, Salamanca) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | August 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 7, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07287501 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are people aged 65 or older with chronic pain lasting more than three months, pain intensity of at least 3/10, who can read and speak Spanish and do exercise safely.
✕Probably not a fit
People with severe cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, uncontrolled systemic or cardiac conditions, or who cannot attend regular in-person sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Older adults with chronic pain will be enrolled and receive multicomponent exercise either alone or combined with pain science education delivered over 8 to 32 weeks. Physical function, muscle strength, body composition, pain severity, pain-related beliefs, quality of life, and brain activity (qEEG) will be measured at baseline and follow-up. Assessments include SPPB, TUG, handgrip, sit-to-stand, bioelectrical impedance, several validated pain and psychometric questionnaires, and blinded outcome collection by trained physiotherapists. The intervention is part of a preventive physiotherapy program run by the University of Salamanca and supported by local institutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the combined program could reduce pain, improve mobility and independence, and enhance quality of life for older adults with chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: Combining exercise with pain education has shown benefits in younger chronic pain populations, but randomized evidence specifically in older adults remains limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults over 65 years of age * History of pain lasting more than 3 months. * Pain intensity of at least 3 out of 10 on the numeric pain rating scale. * Ability to understand, speak, and write in Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment (score \< 24 on the Mini-Mental State Exam). * Psychiatric disorders. * Uncontrolled systemic or inflammatory conditions. * Uncontrolled cardiac conditions. * Any other circumstances deemed by the investigators that could interfere with the study's purpose or conduct. Elimination Criteria: \- Attendance below 85% of total sessions.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy USAL. Campus Miguel de Unamuno, C. Donantes de Sangre, s/n, 37007 Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Javier Torres Alonso, PDI
- Email: javiertorres@usal.es
- Phone: +34 684111479
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.