Air pressure therapy for back pain in dialysis patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special air pressure device can improve diaphragm movement and reduce back pain in people on dialysis. It might help if you have chronic low back pain and are on regular dialysis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have been on dialysis three times a week for at least 6 months.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
- You have not been in a structured exercise program for the last 6 months.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 34.9.
- You are medically stable and do not have severe lung or heart problems.
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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