Exercise and mindfulness for sciatica pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a program called Move-MORE that combines exercise and mindfulness to help people with nerve-related leg pain (sciatica) that has lasted at least 3 months. You would use the program at home, attend weekly video sessions for 8 weeks, and complete questionnaires and daily surveys to see if the program improves your pain and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had leg pain that travels below the knee (with or without low back pain) for at least 3 months.
- You are able to stand for 10 minutes at a time.
- You have daily access to the internet using a phone, tablet, or computer.
- You are willing to use the Move-MORE program on your own for about 4-5 times each week.
- You can attend a weekly 2-hour video call (using Zoom) for 8 weeks.
- You can attend 2 in-person visits at the study site and 1 follow-up visit.
- You are willing to fill out 18 questionnaires about your pain, quality of life, and experiences during the study.
- You are willing to wear a small activity monitor (actigraphy device) all day and night during the study (except when bathing or swimming) and keep it charged.
- You are willing to answer a short daily online survey during the study.
- You can read, speak, and understand English.
- You are willing to provide written informed consent.
- You are at least moderately motivated to participate (score of 4 or more on a 0-10 scale).
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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