Exercise for overweight men with chronic low back pain
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether different exercise programs can help overweight men with long-term low back pain that has lasted more than 3 months. It focuses on men with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9, who also have specific signs of heightened pain sensitivity.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months, and it is not caused by a specific injury or disease.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25.0 and 29.9 (overweight, not obese).
- Your average pain level in the last week is more than 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You do not have major depression, anxiety, or stress (based on a screening questionnaire).
- You have not had spine surgery, do not have other chronic pain conditions, and are able to exercise safely.
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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