Yoga Nidra, Yoga, or no intervention for chronic low back pain
Official title: Comparing the Effects of Yoga Nidra, Yoga, and Control Condition on Thermal Pain Processing, Psychological Factors, and Movement-Evoked Pain in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain
Run by University of Central Florida · NCT07543835 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The study tests whether Yoga Nidra or Yoga help people with chronic low back pain more than doing nothing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 27 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Central Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Orlando, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07543835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with chronic low back pain (at least 3 months, average recent pain ≥3/10), with localized symptoms to the lower back, who can attend all visits and communicate in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with non-localized back pain, recent back surgery or fracture, significant neurological or systemic conditions, or contraindications to heat/pressure stimuli may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults with chronic, localized low back pain participate in three visits where they experience a yoga session, a yoga nidra session, and a control condition in random order. Pain responses to heat, a sit-to-stand task, and survey questionnaires are collected before and after each session to see how each approach affects pain and function. The trial uses a within-subject design to compare the immediate effects of each condition on pain and related measures. The study is conducted at the University of Central Florida with English-speaking participants who meet specific chronic pain criteria and are able to attend all visits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience reduced pain or improved function after Yoga or Yoga Nidra compared with no intervention.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on mind-body or yoga-based approaches for back pain has shown mixed to positive short-term pain reductions, but direct comparisons to a control condition for immediate pain responses are less common.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * low back pain classified as symptoms localized to the posterior region of the trunk, extending from the lower margin of the last rib to the gluteal folds * low back pain for three months or longer with a average pain intensity = 3/10 on the 11-point numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) within the previous twenty-four hours * experienced three or more low back pain episodes within the past 3 years * fluency in English * ability to attend all visits * reliable email access. Exclusion Criteria: * systemic or neurological conditions that could alter sensation (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes) * any surgery or fracture within 6 months * blood-clotting disorders or contraindications to pressure and heat stimuli * current pregnancy and requirement for medical clearance to exercise (screened with Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus PAR-Q+ * not receiving physical therapy or chiropractor treatments for low back pain
Where it's running
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abigail Anderson Assistant Professor
- Email: Abigail.Wilson@ucf.edu
- Phone: 407-823-1026
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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.