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Brain Mechanisms Supporting Mindfulness-based Chronic Pain Relief
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating mindfulness training, non-mindfulness training, and 1 other intervention for Chronic Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if mindfulness, a form of mental training, or listening to a book alters brain activation in response to raising your leg that may produce the feeling of pain. A technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) allows scientists to determine which parts of the brain are active during a particular task. This study will provide new information about how mindfulness affects the brain.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A well-validated brief mindfulness-based mental training regimen \[20 min/session(s)\] will be used to teach patients to independently practice mindfulness. Participants will be asked to close their eyes acknowledge distracting thoughts and feelings.
A well-validated brief meditation-based mental training regimen \[20 min/session(s)\] will be used to teach patients to independently practice deep breathing. Participants will be asked to close their eyes acknowledge distracting thoughts and feelings.
Study volunteers will listen to The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne throughout the intervention.