Exercise and muscle strength in chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial measures how well you can use your arms and how strong your breathing and other muscles are if you have chronic low back pain. It aims to understand the links between these factors to improve future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You volunteer to join the study.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months.
- Your average pain level in the last week is at least 3 out of 10.
- You do not have a history of cancer, spinal infection, rheumatologic disease, spinal fracture, or certain other serious spine conditions.
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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