Integrative Breathwork for Chronic Pain

Overseen By Steven Pratscher, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Florida

Must not be taking: Antipsychotics

Disqualifiers: Neurological disease, Heart disease, Respiratory disorder, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 3

60 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The aim of the proposed research is to iteratively develop, pilot test, and refine an integrative breathwork intervention that is suitable for group delivery to individuals with chronic pain. The intervention will be evaluated for feasibility, acceptability, and plausibility for clinically significant effects in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to be adults with a diagnosis of chronic pain who can engage in group activities.

Inclusion Criteria

Access to internet with a valid email address

I have had chronic pain in my back, neck, or limbs for at least 3 months.

My average pain level has been 4 or higher for the last month.

Exclusion Criteria

History of hospitalization or treatment of substance use disorder within the past 12 months

Pregnant

Current participation or participation in the past 2 months of an interventional research study

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention Iteration

Multiple single-arm iterations of a group breathwork intervention are conducted to refine and optimize the intervention and protocol.

Varies per iteration

Group sessions with 2-5 participants

Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

A pilot randomized controlled trial is conducted comparing the breathwork intervention to a waitlist control group.

Not specified

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with assessments at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups.

1 month

Follow-up assessments at 1-week and 1-month

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Integrative Breathwork Intervention

Trial Overview The study is testing an integrative breathwork intervention designed for groups. It aims to see if this approach is feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective at alleviating symptoms of chronic pain.

Participant Groups

Group I: Integrative Breathwork Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

The breathwork intervention will be delivered in groups of 2-5 participants with chronic musculoskeletal pain. A conscious connected breathing technique will be engaged in for 45-60 minutes.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Florida

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,428

Recruited

987,000+