Neural Mechanisms of Meditation for Opioid-Treated Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT05607381)
Neural Mechanisms of Meditation-Based Interventions for Chronic Low Back Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to see how a mindfulness meditation-based intervention affects pain. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the pain-relieving brain mechanisms of mindfulness meditation-based therapy for patients with opioid-treated chronic low back pain.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, California
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Meditation (BEHAVIORAL)
- Usual care (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, California
- Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development — Salt Lake City, Utah
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (858) 822-4092
Email: eric.garland@socwk.utah.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.