Predicting recovery with BDNF blood levels in chronic low back pain
Treatments studied
This study looks at whether a protein in your blood, called BDNF, can help predict how well you might do with chronic low back pain. By participating, you may help doctors better understand and treat this condition.
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Who can take part
- You have chronic low back pain, with or without leg pain, caused by disc degeneration or spinal stenosis
- You have had an MRI for your back pain
- You do not have low back pain from a specific cause like a fracture, infection, or tumor
- You have not had recent spine surgery
- You do not have certain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, or nerve damage
- You are not currently taking certain medications such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, or similar drugs
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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