Movement test for chronic low back pain recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple movement screening test can help physical therapists decide when someone with chronic lower back pain is ready to stop treatment. If you join, you will do a few basic movements to see how your back is doing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had lower back pain for more than 3 months and have not had surgery for it.
- You are between 18 and 49 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.
- You are willing and able to give consent and follow the study instructions.
- You have no recent surgeries or other health problems that would prevent you from doing the movement tests.
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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