Exercise as medicine for kids with chronic pain
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This study tests whether exercise can help reduce chronic pain in children and teens. If your child has ongoing pain and can safely walk on a treadmill, they may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child has chronic pain that lasts for months or longer.
- Your child does not have pain from light touch on the forearm.
- Your child has not used opioid pain medicine in the past week.
- Exercise is safe for your child according to a doctor or a health questionnaire.
- Your child can safely walk on a treadmill.
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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