Therapy effects on pain and stress for chronic back and neck pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments—talk therapy versus massage—for people with long-term neck or back pain. It looks at whether these treatments change stress-related hormones, which might explain how they help pain.
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Who can take part
- You have had neck or back pain for at least 3 months
- You are 18 years or older
- Your pain has been at least 3 out of 10 on most days in the last 3 months
- You are not taking medications like steroids, antidepressants, or hormones
- You do not have conditions like Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, or other hormonal problems
- You are not pregnant and do not have skin infections, lesions, or fractures in the treatment area
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