Effectiveness of Anapana, Body scan and Metta meditation techniques on chronic neck and shoulder region pain and disability in adult patients in Sri Lanka.: study protocol for a cluster clinic-level parallel randomised controlled trial
Research Square May 25, 2022 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1493621/v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis protocol describes a cluster randomized controlled trial to test whether three meditation techniques—Anapana, Body scan, and Metta—reduce chronic neck and shoulder pain and disability in adults in Sri Lanka. The trial is designed as a parallel, clinic-level cluster study, meaning entire clinics are randomized rather than individual patients. The protocol outlines methods for recruitment, intervention delivery, and outcome measurement, focusing on pain and disability. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of these meditation practices for chronic musculoskeletal pain in a Sri Lankan adult population.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Cluster clinic-level parallel randomised controlled trial Randomized Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Adult patients with chronic neck and shoulder region pain in Sri Lanka |
| Intervention | Metta meditation |
| Key finding | The paper presents a study protocol; no results are reported. |
Abstract
Effectiveness of Anapana, Body scan and Metta meditation techniques on chronic neck and shoulder region pain and disability in adult patients in Sri Lanka.: study protocol for a cluster clinic-level parallel randomised controlled trial