Physical therapy for low back pain based on MRI findings
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether physical therapy works differently for people based on what their MRI shows. If you have completed 15 sessions of physical therapy, your MRI results may help researchers understand how to better treat low back pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have completed 15 sessions of physical therapy for your back pain.
- You have MRI images of your back available in your medical records.
- You have not had surgery on your lower back.
- You do not have other conditions that cause back pain, such as fibromyalgia, nerve problems, or scoliosis.
- You did not take pain-relief medications during your treatment.
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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