Chronic pain is highly comorbid among the 1.2 million persons living with HIV, with recent prevalence estimates ranging from 55-67%. Needed are evidenced-based non-pharmacological interventions to improve chronic pain management and reduce the demand for opioids in the United States. The proposed research will address this need by examining the feasibility and acceptability of Tai Chi as a mind-body intervention for chronic pain management in an HIV population.
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Pain Intensity - Brief Pain Inventory
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-Intervention (Weeks 10-12), 3-month Follow Up (Weeks 22-24)
Pain Interference - Brief Pain Inventory
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-Intervention (Weeks 10-12), 3-month Follow Up (Weeks 22-24)
Feasibility to Execute Study Protocol
Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Post-Intervention (Weeks 10-12), 3-month Follow Up (Weeks 22-24)
Participant Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ) - Acceptability
Timeframe: Post-Intervention (Weeks 10-12)