N/A Completed N=34 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Feasibility of At-Home Telehealth Yoga for Treating Chronic Pain

Postoperative Pain

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04074109 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Mar 2023

Primary outcomePrimary: Multi-Dimensional Treatment Satisfaction Measure — 3.2; 3.6 score on a scale

Summary

This feasibility study will evaluate yoga as a treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain. The experimental treatment is yoga delivered via a tablet computer to participants at home ("teleyoga"). First, the investigators will develop a suitable protocol for teleyoga. Second, the investigators will demonstrate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial involving randomization to teleyoga or in-person yoga groups.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Multi-Dimensional Treatment Satisfaction Measure	3.2; 3.6	—
PRIMARY Adherence to the Treatment Protocol	10; 7	—
PRIMARY Attrition	5; 8	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Veteran
Medical clearance for participation by VA primary care provider
Diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain > 6 months
Minimum pain intensity of 4 at screening on 0-10 scale
Any psychotropic treatments stable for at least 4 weeks before study
English literacy
Wireless Internet connection at home

Exclusion Criteria

Current participation in another clinical trial
Back surgery within the last 12 months
Back pain related to a specific underlying cause, disease, or condition
Baseline pain 9 on 0-10 scale
Unstable, serious coexisting medical illness
Unstable, serious coexisting mental illness
Attended or practiced yoga ≥1 time in the past 12 months
Active current suicidal plan or intent

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