Massage therapy for healthcare workers with low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if massage therapy can help healthcare workers with ongoing low back pain. If you qualify, you would receive several massage sessions to see if they reduce your pain and improve your well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a healthcare worker (like a nurse, doctor, or hospital staff).
- You are between 30 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months that is not from a specific injury or condition.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25 (normal weight range).
- You have not had a massage in the past 3 months and are not currently getting physical therapy.
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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