Chronic back or neck pain: predicting therapy outcomes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at people with long-term low back or neck pain who are waiting for physical therapy. It aims to find what factors predict how well they will do with different treatment paths.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with low back pain or neck pain that is not caused by a specific condition (like a fracture).
- Your pain has lasted for at least 6 months.
- You are waiting for physical therapy through a public health program.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
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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