University of Utah
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.
The trial is powered to detect an effect on the primary outcome with 150 participants with complete pre-post data; additional participants are enrolled to account for approximately 25% attrition.
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…
Participants will complete 8 sessions of meditation training with therapy as a means of coping with chronic pain and opioid-related issues.
Participants will receive usual care for chronic low back pain (e.g., analgesic medication, pain management consultant from a physician, physical therapy, etc.).
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