Feasibility and Efficacy of A Yoga Intervention for Comorbid Chronic Pain and PTSD
CompletedNot applicableNCT06123065
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
The goal of this pilot quasi-randomized study is test the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of Yoga for Warriors treatment program for comorbid chronic pain and PTSD, conducted virtually through the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RICVAMC). the main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Whether a virtual intervention for chronic pain and PTSD is feasible and acceptable for veterans. 2. Using a wait-list control group design, to determine preliminary efficacy of the intervention. 3. Examine follow-up data to determine if benefits are maintained over time.
Study details
- Official title
- Yoga for Warriors: A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Efficacy of A Yoga Intervention for Veterans With Comorbid Chronic Pain and PTSD
- Conditions
- Interventions
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
- Collaborators
- Virginia Commonwealth University; McGuire Research Institute
- Start date
- 2021-04-01
- Primary completion
- 2022-08-30
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- United States
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic pain (defined as pain for \> 3 months) in the electronic medical record and a score of 50 or more on the Pain Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) * Probable PTSD defined as being above the clinical threshold on the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), sum score at or above 25 * Able to stand up from sitting on the floor without assistance * Able to ambulate community distances without an assistive device * Intact sensation in lower extremities below knees * Medical clearance by primary care provider * Access to a computer/laptop/ipad with internet and video capability. Exclusion Criteria: * Fall risk * Pregnancy * Joint replacement within the past 12 months * Active alcohol/other substance abuse or dependence (unless actively engaged in treatment) * Current psychotic disorder or hospitalization with psychotic symptoms in past 3 months * Active (past 3 months) suicidal or homicidal ideation.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06123065