Feasibility of At-Home Telehealth Yoga for Treating Chronic Pain

BAY0006AGG

This feasibility study will evaluate yoga as a treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain. The experimental treatment is yoga delivered via a tablet computer to participants at home ("teleyoga"). First, the investigators will develop a suitable protocol for teleyoga. Second, the investigators will demonstrate the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial involving randomization to teleyoga or in-person yoga groups.

2019-12-06

2021-12-17

2021-12-17

Completed

34

Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * Medical clearance for participation by VA primary care provider * Diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain \> 6 months * Minimum pain intensity of 4 at screening on 0-10 scale * Any psychotropic treatments stable for at least 4 weeks before study * English literacy * Wireless Internet connection at home Exclusion Criteria: * Current participation in another clinical trial * Back surgery within the last 12 months * Back pain related to a specific underlying cause, disease, or condition * Baseline pain \<4 or \>9 on 0-10 scale * Unstable, serious coexisting medical illness * Unstable, serious coexisting mental illness * Attended or practiced yoga ≥1 time in the past 12 months * Active current suicidal plan or intent

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2023-04-18