Back pain app study
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a mobile app can help people with long-term lower back pain. You will use the app to learn ways to manage your pain yourself.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks, and your usual pain is at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You have not had physical therapy for low back pain in the last 6 months.
- You own a smartphone that can get online.
- You have at least a low level of knowledge about managing your own health (based on a standard questionnaire).
- You are not pregnant, have no history of back surgery, serious back injury, or certain health conditions like fibromyalgia or rheumatic disease.
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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