Group Breathwork Intervention for Chronic Pain
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The aim of the proposed research is to iteratively develop, pilot test, and refine an integrative breathwork intervention that is suitable for group delivery to individuals with chronic pain. The intervention will be evaluated for feasibility, acceptability, and plausibility for clinically significant effects in people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Men and women 18-70 years of age.
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain lasting for at least 3 months as a symptom of axial pain (e.g., back, neck) or limb pain (e.g., shoulder, knee, hip, wrist).
• Average pain intensity of ≥ 4/10 for the past month.
• Access to internet with a valid email address
• Able to lay down and stay relatively still for one hour.
Locations
United States
Florida
University of Florida Clinical Research Center
RECRUITING
Gainesville
Contact Information
Primary
Steven Pratscher, PhD
Spratscher@ufl.edu
352-273-9510
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Integrative Breathwork Intervention
The breathwork intervention will be delivered in groups of 2-5 participants with chronic musculoskeletal pain. A conscious connected breathing technique will be engaged in for 45-60 minutes.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Florida