This study is testing if a mindfulness-based meditation (MBM) program can help older adults with ongoing (chronic) low back pain. Researchers want to see if the "Active MBM" program, which involves 20 minutes of daily meditation for two weeks focusing on breath and awareness, improves pain more than a "Sham MBM" program that focuses on relaxation without specific mindfulness instructions. They also want to see if the Active MBM affects the gut-brain connection. You might be able to join if you are 50 to 89 years old, have moderate low back pain most days for at least three months, and can speak and read English. The study aims to enroll 66 participants, but its current recruitment status is unclear.

Study design

This is a pilot randomized controlled trial, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The study plans to enroll 66 community-dwelling older adults.

What's involved

Participants will engage in a meditation program for 20 minutes daily for two weeks. Pain intensity and interference will be measured at the start, after two weeks, and after eight weeks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 8 weeks after starting the intervention, with measurements taken at 2 weeks and 8 weeks.

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