Yoga and Occupational Therapy to Improve Pain

This was a randomized control trial of a yoga and self-management intervention for individuals with chronic pain. Participants were assigned to either a wait-list control group (self-management only), or a yoga intervention (self-management and yoga). Self-management education session occurred monthly within the community. Group yoga intervention was delivered two times a week with a specifically designed program that was progressively more difficult. Assessments were then administered pre and post intervention, and a semi-structured interview was completed following the intervention. Quantitative and qualitative data were then compared between groups.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

UC Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic

Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, United States

About this study

This was a randomized control trial completed with two specific aims.

Aim 1: To assess the feasibility of completing a group yoga intervention in conjunction with an ongoing self-management education for people with chronic pain.

Aim 2: To explore the preliminary efficacy of a group yoga intervention in people with chronic pain. The key variables of interest were pain interference, functional performance, balance, strength, mobility, and quality of life (QoL)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

greater than 18 years of age
Individual with self-reported pain for over six months
attending outpatient pain clinic
ability to attend yoga classes
ability to complete assessments
ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

consistent yoga practice over the past year
self-reported exercise restrictions
serious and recent medical procedures or conditions without doctor's note
high risk pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

yoga

Other

The yoga intervention group addressed pain as a primary variable and balance as a secondary variable and how to best manage these symptoms in the clinic and community.

Yoga was delivered in sitting, standing, and floor postures

Self-management

Other

The self-management education group was provide once a month through University of Colorado Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic. The program consisted of lifestyle variations, accountability, modifications, and strategies to management pain in daily life.

Primary outcomes

Brief Pain Inventory--Short Form

Time frame: 8 weeks

The Brief Pain Inventory (Short Form) is a 9 item self-report questionnaire designed to assess general pain. Minimum 0 - Maximum 10 (higher score is indicated worse severity and interference with everyday life).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Colorado State University

Other

Registry information

Acronym: YoPain

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Jan 5, 2017
Registry last updated: Jun 6, 2025

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