Telerehab for chronic low back pain in rural areas
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a video-based physical therapy program can help people with chronic low back pain who live in rural areas. If you qualify, you'll get telerehabilitation (rehab done at home through video calls) to reduce pain and improve function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months and it has bothered you at least half the days in the past 6 months.
- You have seen a primary care doctor for back pain in the last 90 days.
- Your average back pain is at least a 4 out of 10, and your pain/disability is moderate to severe.
- You can speak and understand English, and have a device (like a smartphone, tablet, or computer) with a camera and internet.
- You have not had back surgery in the last 6 months, are not pregnant, and do not have a serious spine condition (like cancer or infection).
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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