Mindfulness for Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to explore how a brief mindfulness audio recording, called Mindful Pain Management, can help manage pain compared to standard pain coping information. Participants will listen to a 4-minute audio, focusing either on mindfulness techniques or common pain management strategies like using ice or taking medication. This study is open to English and Spanish speakers receiving care at Shepherd's Hope Downtown Clinic who seek new ways to handle pain. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity to explore innovative pain management techniques.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research shows that mindfulness activities, such as the Mindful Pain Management audio recording, are generally safe for people with chronic pain. One study found that a similar four-minute mindfulness recording helped reduce pain intensity. However, some studies report that 25-87% of people who practice mindfulness or meditation may experience side effects, such as anxiety or discomfort. More serious reactions, like psychosis, are much rarer.
For the Pain Coping Information group, which includes tips like using ice or taking medication, there are few safety concerns because these methods are well-known and commonly used.
Overall, while mindfulness is mostly safe, paying attention to how one feels during and after these practices is important. If discomfort arises, stopping and discussing it with someone is advisable.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about these treatments because they focus on mindfulness, a unique approach for managing pain. Unlike traditional treatments like medication or physical therapy, the Mindful Pain Management technique uses a short audio recording to guide participants through mindful breathing and awareness of pain, potentially offering a non-drug alternative with fewer side effects. Similarly, the Pain Coping Information arm offers practical advice on managing pain through simple methods like ice or rest, complementing the mindfulness approach. Together, these techniques could empower individuals to manage pain more effectively and naturally.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for pain?
This trial will compare Mindful Pain Management with Pain Coping Information. Research has shown that mindfulness techniques, such as those used in Mindful Pain Management, can help reduce pain. Studies have found that practices like mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) can decrease pain intensity and make it less bothersome. For people with long-term pain, these methods have proven more effective than standard treatments. Additionally, using mindfulness through telehealth has effectively eased chronic pain. While not all studies report significant changes, many indicate that patients feel their pain improves.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English or Spanish-speaking patients at a free acute care clinic who are experiencing chronic surgical pain. Participants should be willing to listen to audio recordings and engage in mindfulness practices.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants listen to a 4-minute audio recording of either a mindfulness intervention or pain coping information
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pain intensity, anxiety, and pain unpleasantness immediately after the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mindful Pain Management
- Pain Coping Information
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Florida State University
Lead Sponsor