Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Chronic Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will compare online yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an established treatment for chronic pain. We will compare the efficacy of the two treatments for reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in veterans.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you have a stable medication regimen for at least 4 weeks before joining, so you should not start new pain treatments or medications in the month before the study. However, it does not specify that you need to stop your current medications.
Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) safe for humans?
How is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) different from other treatments for chronic pain?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is unique because it focuses on helping patients accept their pain and commit to living a meaningful life despite it, rather than trying to eliminate the pain itself. This approach is different from traditional pain treatments that often focus on reducing or eliminating pain symptoms.56789
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for chronic pain?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Peter Bayley, PhD
Principal Investigator
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for veterans experiencing long-term musculoskeletal pain. Participants should be comfortable with using online tools as both treatments are delivered virtually.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either online yoga instruction or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy once a week for 12 weeks in an online group class
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with check-ins to record any adverse events
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Yoga
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
Lead Sponsor