Measuring balance in different types of low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how different types of chronic low back pain affect your balance. It uses a special machine called the Biodex Balance System to measure your ability to balance, which may help doctors understand and treat your condition better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 35 and 55 years old
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months
- A doctor has confirmed you have spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, or disc prolapse
- Your pain is at least 4 out of 10
- No previous back surgery or neurological conditions
- No fractures, leg length difference, or certain other health conditions
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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