Using MRI to measure muscle stiffness for chronic back pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI technique to look at the stiffness of the muscles in your lower back and how it changes after a massage-like therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had low back pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You have tender spots or trigger points in your lower back.
- You can lie flat on your back and on your stomach for about 30 minutes at a time.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
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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