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NCT06590181 Comparing the Effects of Yoga Nidra to Yoga Nidra With Pain Acceptance Intention and Motor Imagery on Pain Outcomes

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NCT ID NCT06590181
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Central Florida
Condition Chronic Pain
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2024-09-12
Primary Completion 2025-09-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Yoga NidraYoga Nidra with Pain Acceptance IntentionYoga Nidra with Pain Acceptance Intervention and Motor Imagery

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2024-09-12 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-15.

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Brief Summary

Yoga Nidra is a scripted mind-body intervention (MBI) that uses guided relaxation technique in a reproducible sequence of mechanisms that naturally produce a parasympathetic response. This is a randomized controlled trial in which participants will be randomly assigned to one of three interventions: 1) yoga nidra (Yoga Nidra Script Basic), 2) yoga nidra with pain acceptance (Yoga Nidra Acceptance Intention), 3) yoga nidra with pain acceptance and Explicit Motor Imagery (Yoga Nidra Acceptance Intention and Visualization).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic pain in the neck, low back, shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, wrist, or ankle that has lasted for over three months * Pain intensity rated as 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours (0=no pain, 10=worst pain imaginable) Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speaking * systemic medical conditions that affect sensation (such as uncontrolled diabetes) * History of surgery or fracture within the past six months * any blood clotting disorders (such as hemophilia) * any contraindication to the application of ice (blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise) * Exceed pressure and heat sensory thresholds * Unable to access internet or email * Pregnant

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, PhD

✉ Abigail.Wilson@ucf.edu

📞 407-823-1026

Principal Investigator

Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Central Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06590181 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Chronic Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06590181 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06590181 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Abigail.Wilson@ucf.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06590181 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Orlando, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06590181 clinical trial?

NCT06590181 is sponsored by University of Central Florida. The principal investigator is Abigail Anderson, PT, DPT, PhD at University of Central Florida. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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