How back pain affects thinking in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how chronic low back pain might affect memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 85. You will complete questionnaires, thinking tasks, and a brain scan to help researchers understand the link between pain and cognitive function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 85 years old
- You have normal thinking and memory (a short test will confirm)
- You are right-handed and speak Cantonese
- You have at least 6 years of formal education and can read and write Chinese
- You can use email or text messages to complete some surveys
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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