Neural Mechanisms of Meditation-Based Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain
University of Utah
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to see how a mindfulness meditation-based intervention affects pain. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the pain-relieving brain mechanisms of mindfulness meditation-based therapy for patients with opioid-treated chronic low back pain.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: 1\) men/women 18-65 years of age; 2) current chronic low back pain classified according to the NIH Pain Consortium task force research standards for chronic low back pain (pain on at least half the days in the past 6 months); usual back pain ≥3 on 0-10 scale with opioid medication; and 4) current use of prescription opioids for ≥3 months. Exclusion Criteria: 1\) Prior experience with MBSR, MBCT, MORE, or extensive involvement in any standardized meditation training, 2) current cancer diagnosis, 3) suicide intent or attempt in the past 30 days, 4) psychosis or moderate/se…
Interventions
- BehavioralMeditation
Participants will complete 8 sessions of meditation training with therapy as a means of coping with chronic pain and opioid-related issues.
- OtherUsual care
Participants will receive usual care for chronic low back pain (e.g., analgesic medication, pain management consultant from a physician, physical therapy, etc.).
Locations (2)
- University of California, San DiegoLa Jolla, California
- Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention DevelopmentSalt Lake City, Utah