Virtual tai chi for chronic low back pain
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This study tests whether doing tai chi classes online can help reduce chronic low back pain. You would join live video classes twice a week for 3 months, practice at home daily, and have monthly booster sessions for up to a year.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had low back pain for at least 12 weeks, and your average pain in the last week is 4 or higher on a 0 to 10 scale.
- You can read and speak English.
- You have reliable internet and are comfortable being on video during sessions.
- You can commit to a 12-month study with classes, home practice, and surveys.
- You have not had spine surgery in the last 6 months and are not currently pregnant.
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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