Nature walks for chronic back pain in older adults
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spending time in nature can help older adults with long-term low back pain feel better and move more easily. If you are 65 or older and have had back pain for at least three months, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have had low back pain for 3 months or more.
- You can walk on your own without help.
- You score above 25 on a 30-point memory and thinking test (MMSE).
- You are not frail (scoring less than 3 on a 5-point frailty scale).
- You do not have other serious conditions like cancer or severe heart, muscle, or nerve disease.
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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