How talking or massage therapy affects chronic back or neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how two treatments—talk therapy and massage—change stress and bonding hormones in people with chronic spine pain. You may join if you are 18 or older and have had back or neck pain for at least 3 months, with pain levels of 3 or higher on most days.
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Who can take part
- You have had back or neck pain for at least 3 months
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your pain has been a 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale on most days for the last 3 months
- You do not have medical conditions like Cushing's Syndrome or Addison's Disease that affect hormones
- You are not taking medications like steroids, antidepressants, or hormonal treatments
- You do not have an infection, skin lesion, or fracture in the area where massage would be given
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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