Jacquelyn Ruen
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Jacquelyn Ruen’s research centers on integrative pain management, mind-body interventions, and neuroplasticity, with a particular focus on chronic low back pain (cLBP). Her most cited work, a 2023 Phase I randomized clinical trial, investigates how Spring Forest Qigong™ and P.Volve low-intensity exercise reshape brain networks associated with body awareness in adults with cLBP. This study addresses a critical gap: while multidisciplinary approaches are recommended for cLBP—which affects 52 million Americans—the neural mechanisms underlying non-pharmacological therapies remain poorly understood. Ruen’s findings demonstrate feasibility for using functional connectivity changes as biomarkers, offering a path beyond opioid-centric care. With 5 citations, this work has already informed early-stage discussions on neurorehabilitation for chronic pain. Her contributions are notable for bridging traditional mind-body practices with rigorous neuroimaging methodologies, challenging the field to consider how low-cost, accessible interventions can alter pain-related brain circuitry. Ruen’s research holds promise for reducing the personal and economic burden of cLBP, positioning her as a rising voice in translational pain science and integrative health.
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