Yoga for Veterans with long-term low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether yoga can help Veterans with chronic low back pain. It compares yoga to usual care to see if it provides lasting pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a Veteran receiving care at a VA facility
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months and rate it at least 4 out of 10 in pain intensity
- You have not started any new pain treatments in the last month, and you are willing not to change your pain medications during the study (unless medically needed)
- You have practiced yoga fewer than 3 times in the past 6 months
- You can attend the yoga sessions, complete 5 assessments, and respond to text messages for the study
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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