Comparing two therapies for surgeons with chronic back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special movement-based treatment (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) works better than general exercise for chronic spinal pain in surgeons. If you have neck, mid-back, or low back pain that improves with specific movements, this study may help you find relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 70 years old.
- You work as a surgeon, resident, or fellow.
- You have had neck, mid-back, or low back pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain gets better when you move in a certain direction (like bending or arching).
- You can read and answer questionnaires in Danish.
- You can attend therapy sessions at a clinic in Denmark.
- You are not pregnant, have not given birth in the last 3 months, and are not on long-term sick leave.
- You have no serious spine problems (like a fracture or infection) or conditions that make exercise unsafe.
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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