🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-01-27
Online Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (NCT06704061)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🧠 Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Palo Alto VA Medical Center — Palo Alto, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Yoga (BEHAVIORAL)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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 (1 Sites)
- Palo Alto VA Medical Center — Palo Alto, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (650) 493-5000
Email: peter.bayley@va.gov
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.