Manual therapy treatments for long-term low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study is testing two types of hands-on physical therapy treatments for persistent low back pain. It aims to see if these treatments help reduce pain and improve function in adults with long-lasting back pain that is not caused by a specific injury or disease.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 3 months (12 weeks) with no specific cause found.
- You do not have structural problems in your spine, such as fractures or deformities.
- You do not have any nerve-related problems like numbness or weakness in your legs.
- You are not pregnant and have not had recent spinal surgery.
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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