Test of a back brace for non-dangerous low back pain in ER
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether using a lumbar brace in the emergency department helps people with non-serious low back pain recover better. You may be asked to try the brace when you come to the ER for back pain that is not caused by a dangerous underlying condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 65 years old
- You can walk on your own (ambulatory)
- You can read and understand English
- You live in Edmonton and are being seen in an emergency department
- Your back pain is not from a serious cause (like cancer, infection, fracture, or certain arthritis)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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