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Conditions
Brief summary
To investigate a psychobiological model of persistent pain in a mixed methods intervention study for women with persistent pain and a history of trauma, specifically: To investigate the potential of Bikram yoga as a mind-body integrative persistent pain therapy. That is, to quantitatively assess the efficacy of an 8 week intervention (3 classes per week) of instructor lead Bikram yoga classes, as compared to coached Adrenaline HIT group gym class, on pain levels and the associated underlying psychobiological mechanisms (dysregulated stress response outcomes). It is hypothesized that participants in the Bikram yoga group will show greater improvements in pain and stress dysregulation than the participants in the comparison Adrenaline HIT gym class group To quantitatively assess a psychobiological model of persistent pain, that is, the relationship between trauma history, dysregulated stress response outcomes and persistent pain levels where it is hypothesized that greater stress dysregulation will be associated with increased levels of persistent pain
Interventions
Single blinded randomized control trial
#MindinBody. An investigation into persistent pain from a psychobiological perspective: A mixed-methods intervention study.
The exposure treatment is Bikram Yoga classes.
Participants' will be required to attend 3 group classes per week for a period of 8 weeks.
Exercise classes are being provided by various Bikram Yoga Studios sites throughout inner Melbourne.
Bikram yoga is a strictly standardized program across instructors and studio locations. Each Bik
Single blinded randomized control trial #MindinBody. An investigation into persistent pain from a psychobiological perspective: A mixed-methods intervention study. The exposure treatment is Bikram Yoga classes. Participants' will be required to attend 3 group classes per week for a period of 8 weeks. Exercise classes are being provided by various Bikram Yoga Studios sites throughout inner Melbourne. Bikram yoga is a strictly standardized program across instructors and studio locations. Each Bikram yoga session is 90 minutes and consists of the same series of 26 postures with two breathing exercises and two resting postures and the room is held at a constant heat of 40 degrees and humidity of 40%. Participants will be provided with a 24 class to the Bikram Yoga service provider of their choice (Prahran, Richmond, or Hawthorn). Attendance will be monitored through the membership database of the Bikram yoga service provider as attendees are required to check in for each class and with fortnightly telephone contact check-ins by the researchers
Sponsors
Monash University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Female aged 20 to 50 Suffering non-malignant chronic pain, excluding headache for longer than 12 months A self-reported history of traumatic life events Able to provide a physician medical clearance to participate Exercise less than 3 days per week for the past year
Exclusion criteria
Suffering pain that could potentially be attributable to specific underlying diseases or conditions; for example, metastatic cancer, spondylolisthesis, fractured bones, or dislocated joints Having practiced in regular yoga, Pilates or group gym classes in the last year BMI >40 A current diagnosis of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, endocrine disorder, organic brain syndrome or other cognitive dysfunction Peri or Post-Menopausal Pregnant or breast feeding At risk fdue to a 'moderate’ or ‘high’ for suicidality on MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview Insufficient understanding of English; for communication and reading and writing of text
Outcome results
None listed