Six-minute step test for chronic back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial uses a simple step test to measure how chronic low back pain affects your daily function. It may help doctors better understand your condition without needing expensive equipment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are willing to take part voluntarily
- You have no other orthopedic or nerve problems
- You have not had back surgery in the last 6 months
- You are not pregnant and have not been doing regular exercise in the last 3 months
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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