Exercise for older adults with chronic back pain and anxiety
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can reduce disability and improve mental health in older adults with chronic low back pain, poor sleep, and mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You have had low back pain for at least 12 weeks
- You have trouble sleeping regularly
- You feel mildly to moderately anxious or depressed
- You can walk on your own or with a little help, enough to use a treadmill or stationary bike
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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