Online Yoga vs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Treating Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Start Date
1/7/2026
Completion Date
11/1/2029
Summary
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.
Detailed Description
This study will test if online yoga is not inferior than ACT for treating chronic pain in veterans. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either online yoga instruction or ACT, once a week for 12 weeks in an online group class. They will complete self-report questionnaires about their experience of chronic pain. There will be a 6-month follow up period, during which the research team will check in with the participant to record any adverse events and maintain study contact.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to No maximum
Interventions
Yoga
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Conditions
Locations
Palo Alto VA Medical Center
Palo Alto, California 94304
United States