Combining brain stimulation with physiotherapy for chronic back pain
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This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to physiotherapy can help veterans with chronic low back pain. It aims to improve pain and function by targeting both the brain and the body.
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Who can take part
- You are a military veteran
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months, present on at least half the days in the last 6 months
- You have significant emotional or social factors affecting your pain (like stress or worry), as measured by a screening tool
- Your back pain causes at least a 15% disability in daily activities
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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