ACT plus exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exercise helps older adults manage ongoing low back pain. If you've had pain for at least 3 months and it's been bothering you, this approach might teach you new ways to cope and move better.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You've had low back pain (with or without leg pain) for at least 3 months in the past year
- Your average pain in the last week was a 4 or higher on a 0-to-10 scale
- You've seen a healthcare professional for your back pain in the last year
- You can read and speak Chinese well enough for the program
- Your memory and thinking skills are generally good (screened by a simple test)
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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