Yoga and Occupational Therapy to Improve Pain

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This was a randomized control trial of a yoga and self-management intervention for individuals with chronic pain. Participants were assigned to either a wait-list control group (self-management only), or a yoga intervention (self-management and yoga). Self-management education session occurred monthly within the community. Group yoga intervention was delivered two times a week with a specifically designed program that was progressively more difficult. Assessments were then administered pre and post intervention, and a semi-structured interview was completed following the intervention. Quantitative and qualitative data were then compared between groups.

Detailed Description
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This was a randomized control trial completed with two specific aims. Aim 1: To assess the feasibility of completing a group yoga intervention in conjunction with an ongoing self-management education for people with chronic pain. Aim 2: To explore the preliminary efficacy of a group yoga intervention in people with chronic pain. The key variables of interest were pain interference, functional performance, balance, strength, mobility, and quality of life (QoL)

Official Title
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Yoga and Occupational Therapy to Improve Pain

Conditions
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Chronic Pain

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Yoga
* Other: Self-management


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: greater than 18 years of age Individual with self-reported pain for over six months attending outpatient pain clinic ability to attend yoga classes ability to complete assessments ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: consistent yoga practice over the past year self-reported exercise restrictions serious and recent medical procedures or conditions without doctor's note high risk pregnancy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years


Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Yoga Arm<br>Yoga administered twice a week for 8 weeks. Self-management education sessions administered once a month through the University of Colorado Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic (Pain Clinic). Yoga interventions were administered twice a week at the Pain Clinic. | Other: Yoga<br>* The yoga intervention group addressed pain as a primary variable and balance as a secondary variable and how to best manage these symptoms in the clinic and community. Yoga was delivered in sitting, standing, and floor postures<br>Other: Self-management<br>* The self-management education group was provide once a month through University of Colorado Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic. The program consisted of lifestyle variations, accountability, modifications, and strategies to management pain in daily life.<br>|
| Experimental: Wait-list Control Arm<br>Participants received only self-management intervention, which is provided once a month through the University of Colorado Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic. | Other: Self-management<br>* The self-management education group was provide once a month through University of Colorado Health Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program Pain Management Clinic. The program consisted of lifestyle variations, accountability, modifications, and strategies to management pain in daily life.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brief Pain Inventory--Short Form | The Brief Pain Inventory (Short Form) is a 9 item self-report questionnaire designed to assess general pain. | 8 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Berg Balance Scale | 14 items to assess balance | 8 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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yoga, chronic pain, occupational therapy, self-management