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Group Integrative Breathwork for Chronic Pain

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Chronic Pain Breathwork Integrative Breathwork Intervention Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Breathing Therapy Intervention Development

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Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

Group Breathwork Intervention for Chronic Pain

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-05-30

Study Completion:2026-03

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06977984

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No

Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
1. Men and women 18-70 years of age. 2. 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). 3. Average pain intensity of ≥ 4/10 for the past month. 4. Access to internet with a valid email address 5. Able to lay down and stay relatively still for one hour.	1. Any suspicion of a medical (orthopedic, rheumatic or neurological) disease, that can fully explain the current level of severity of pain. 2. Chronic pain possibly due to specific conditions (e.g., cancer, infection). 3. Ongoing legal action or disability claim related to chronic pain. 4. Neurological disease (e.g. Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, history of seizures) or moderate or severe symptoms from a previous brain injury, including stroke and traumatic brain injury. 5. Respiratory disorder (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or moderate to severe asthma within the past 12 months. 6. Activity limiting heart disease including cardiovascular or peripheral arterial disease. 7. Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e. SBP/DBP of \> 160/95) or orthostatic hypotension (e.g., issues with fainting). 8. Serious acute physical injuries or major surgery within the past 6 months. 9. Serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, panic disorder) or mental health issues requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months or currently on antipsychotic medications. 10. History of hospitalization or treatment of substance use disorder within the past 12 months. 11. Currently undergoing curative or palliative chemotherapy or radiation. 12. Pregnant. 13. Glaucoma or detached retina. 14. Current participation or participation in the past 2 months of an interventional research study. 15. Cognitive impairment or factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study. 16. Any significant comorbidities or other reasons that, in the opinion of the investigators, could interfere with the study or lead to deleterious effects for the participant.

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

1. Men and women 18-70 years of age.
2. 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).
3. Average pain intensity of ≥ 4/10 for the past month.
4. Access to internet with a valid email address
5. Able to lay down and stay relatively still for one hour.

1. Any suspicion of a medical (orthopedic, rheumatic or neurological) disease, that can fully explain the current level of severity of pain.
2. Chronic pain possibly due to specific conditions (e.g., cancer, infection).
3. Ongoing legal action or disability claim related to chronic pain.
4. Neurological disease (e.g. Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, history of seizures) or moderate or severe symptoms from a previous brain injury, including stroke and traumatic brain injury.
5. Respiratory disorder (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or moderate to severe asthma within the past 12 months.
6. Activity limiting heart disease including cardiovascular or peripheral arterial disease.
7. Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e. SBP/DBP of \> 160/95) or orthostatic hypotension (e.g., issues with fainting).
8. Serious acute physical injuries or major surgery within the past 6 months.
9. Serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, panic disorder) or mental health issues requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months or currently on antipsychotic medications.
10. History of hospitalization or treatment of substance use disorder within the past 12 months.
11. Currently undergoing curative or palliative chemotherapy or radiation.
12. Pregnant.
13. Glaucoma or detached retina.
14. Current participation or participation in the past 2 months of an interventional research study.
15. Cognitive impairment or factors that would preclude comprehension of material and/or full participation in the study.
16. Any significant comorbidities or other reasons that, in the opinion of the investigators, could interfere with the study or lead to deleterious effects for the participant.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Steven Pratscher, PhD

CONTACT

352-273-9510

Spratscher@ufl.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Florida Clinical Research Center

Gainesville, Florida, 32603

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Florida

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-05-30

Study Completion Date2026-03

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-05-30

Study Completion Date2026-03

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

Breathwork
Chronic Pain
Integrative Breathwork Intervention
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Breathing Therapy
Intervention Development

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Chronic Pain