Plain-English translation of NCT07415941 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two non-medication approaches — mindfulness-based meditation and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (a gentle electrical stimulation applied to the ear) — can help reduce chronic low back pain and depression in older adults. You would do these practices at home for 8 weeks, either meditation alone or meditation combined with the ear stimulation.
Many older adults struggle with both chronic back pain and depression, and existing treatments don't always work well or have side effects. This study is exploring whether simple, at-home practices that calm the nervous system might help ease both conditions together.
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If accepted, you'll do one of two things for 8 weeks: either 20 minutes of guided meditation at home five days a week, or back-to-back meditation and ear stimulation for about 40 minutes total, five days a week. The ear stimulation is gentle and non-invasive. You'll likely have brief check-ins with the research team and answer questions about your pain and mood at the start and end of the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 8, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Florida State University
Enrollment target
~66 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
December 2027
Age range
50 Years – 85 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Jie Chen
Florida State University
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.