Imagining movements to help chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve daily function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. You will participate in a rehabilitation program, and if you are in the motor imagery group, you will also practice mentally rehearsing specific movements.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had low back pain for more than 6 months.
- Your doctor says you are a good fit for a rehabilitation program that includes exercise, education, and therapy.
- You do not have back surgery scheduled within the next year.
- You do not have poorly controlled epilepsy.
- You have not already completed a similar rehabilitation program in a specialized center.
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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