Handedness and balance in chronic low back pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how chronic low back pain affects your ability to tell left from right and your balance. It compares people with long-term back pain to healthy volunteers to find out more about the condition.
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Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months
- You score above 23 on a mental assessment test
- You do not have high blood pressure
- You do not have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Your back pain is not caused by a specific condition like a pinched nerve
- You can communicate well and agree to participate
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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