Brain stimulation for balance in older adults with back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 85 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months, and it is not due to a specific cause like a slipped disc or spinal narrowing.
- Your average pain level in the last week is at least 3 out of 10.
- You can walk without help from someone else or a walking aid.
- You have not had back surgery or any surgery on your legs.
- You have not had prior brain stimulation treatments (like tDCS or TMS).
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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