Brain imaging in a back-strengthening exercise program for long-term low back pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a 3-month back-muscle training program to see how it affects the brain's wiring and pain. If you have long-term low back pain (more than 3 months), you may be able to join and receive supervised exercises while researchers use MRI scans to see changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- You have no numbness, tingling, or unusual reflexes in your legs.
- You can attend training sessions 3 times a week for 3 months.
- You must not have had back surgery, fractures, or metal implants in your spine, and no disc herniation (slipped disc) or other serious spine problems.
- You must not have serious heart, nerve, bone, or metabolic diseases, and not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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