Distraction app for chronic back pain exercise
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a distraction app during exercise helps people with chronic low back pain stick to their exercise routine. If you have had back pain for at least 3 months and are not currently in physical therapy, this trial might help you build a lasting exercise habit.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have had non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months.
- You have not done physical therapy or a structured exercise program in the last 3 months.
- You are willing to use a distraction app during exercise.
- You are able to complete a questionnaire about your physical activity.
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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