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NCT Number: NCT06979713

Yoga, Education, and Nidra (YEN) for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Study on Pain Modulation, Well-Being, and Sleep

The purpose of this study is to compare the impact of yoga, pain education, and yoga nidra with pain acceptance intention to yoga, pain education, and relaxing music on pain intensity, well-being, and sleep quality. This is a pilot study trial of individuals with chronic low back pain. Participants will attend two sessions in the laboratory (week 1 and week 8) and complete their assigned intervention 2 x per week for 6 weeks at home. Participants will be randomized to either receive yoga postures targeting the low back, pain education, and yoga nidra with pain acceptance intention and motor imagery or yoga postures targeting the low back, pain education, and relaxing music.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Back Pain Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida, 32816, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic pain in lower back that has lasted for over three months
  • Pain intensity rated as 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours (0=no pain, 10=worst pain imaginable)

Exclusion criteria

  • non-English speaking
  • systemic medical conditions that affect sensation (such as uncontrolled diabetes)
  • History of surgery or fracture within the past six months
  • any blood clotting disorders (such as hemophilia)
  • any contraindication to the application of ice (blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise)
  • Exceed pressure and heat sensory thresholds
  • Unable to access the internet or email
  • Pregnant
  • Unable to exercise without medical clearance (assessed on PAR-Q+ on first visit)

Treatment and study plan

yoga, pain education, yoga nidra

Other

Participants will complete a series of yoga postures targeting the lower back combined with pain education. The session will conclude with either yoga nidra with pain acceptance intention. Interventions are completed at home 2x/week for 6 weeks.

yoga, pain education, relaxing music

Other

Participants will complete a series of yoga postures targeting the lower back combined with pain education. The session will conclude with relaxing music depending on group assignment. Interventions are completed at home 2x/week for 6 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: Completed on week one and week eight

    Participants will rate their low back pain from 0=no pain to 100=worst pain imaginable.

  2. Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale

    Time frame: Completed on week one and week eight

    Self-report measure of well-being

  3. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: Completed on week one and week eight

    Self-report measure of sleep quality

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Abigail Anderson

CONTACT

[email protected]

4078231026

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Central Florida

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 20, 2025
Registry last updated
May 20, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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