Online Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Summary
This study will compare online yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an established treatment for chronic pain. We will compare the efficacy of the two treatments for reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in veterans.
Description
This study will test if online yoga is not inferior than ACT for treating chronic pain in veterans. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either online yoga instruction or ACT, once a week for 12 weeks in an online group class. They will complete self-report questionnaires about their experience of chronic pain. There will be a 6-month follow up period, during which the research team will check in with the participant to record any adverse events and maintain study contact.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran of the United States Armed Forces ≥ 18 years old * Chronic pain \> 6 months related to at least one musculoskeletal pain-related diagnosis indicated by an ICD-9 or -10 code * Minimum pain intensity at screening ≥4 on a 0-10 using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) * Not begun new pain treatments or medications in the past month * Stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks prior to entry to the study * English literacy * Internet connection at home Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in another clinical trial, unless given prior authorization…
Interventions
- BehavioralYoga
A 12-week online yoga course designed to treat pain.
- BehavioralAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A 12-week behavioral therapy course designed to treat pain.
Location
- Palo Alto VA Medical CenterPalo Alto, California