Brain scans for chronic low back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses brain imaging to understand how chronic low back pain affects the brain. It may help improve future treatments for people with this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are right-handed.
- You are generally healthy.
- You have had non-specific low back pain for more than 3 months.
- You can have an MRI (no pacemaker or metallic implants, not 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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