Tools for chronic low back pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of handheld tools—one with metal instruments and one that uses sound waves—to see which works better for long-term low back pain. It may help if you have had pain for at least 6 months and feel tightness in your hamstrings.
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Who can take part
- Pain between your buttocks and your lower ribs for at least 6 months
- Pain level of 4 or more on a 0–10 scale
- Limited ability to raise your leg straight up (hamstring tightness)
- No current nerve problems or pain spreading down your legs
- No serious health conditions like infections, tumors, or recent fractures
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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