Exercise habits of older adults with chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how older adults with ongoing pain exercise and what exercises they prefer. It aims to help design better exercise programs for people with chronic pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have had pain (not caused by cancer) for at least 6 months
- You can understand Cantonese
- You have no serious medical condition or cancer
- You have not been diagnosed with a mental disorder by a specialist
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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