High-Intensity vs. Moderate Exercise for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of exercise programs—one with short, intense bursts of activity and one with steady, moderate activity—to see which works better for people with long-lasting lower back pain that has no clear medical cause. You would participate in supervised exercise sessions over several weeks.
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Who can take part
- Back pain lasting more than 12 weeks with no diagnosed cause (like a herniated disc, fracture, or arthritis)
- Age 20–48 years old
- Pain level in the mild-to-moderate range (typically 3–5 on a 0–10 pain scale)
- No serious heart, lung, or uncontrolled blood pressure problems
- No recent spine injuries, fractures, or major surgery
- Not pregnant and at least 3–6 months after giving birth
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