Breathing muscle training for obesity and low back pain
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a breathing exercise device can strengthen the muscles you use to breathe, which may help reduce low back pain in people with obesity. It aims to see if this training improves pain and function compared to usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40.
- You have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks.
- Your pain is located in the lower back and rates between 4 and 6 on a 0-10 pain scale.
- Your other medical conditions are stable and controlled.
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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