How back pain affects muscle activity and movement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how chronic low back pain changes the way your back muscles work and how you move when walking. By comparing people with and without back pain, researchers hope to better understand the condition and improve treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had low back pain for more than 12 weeks, on most days (at least 4 out of 7 days).
- Your pain is between the lower part of your ribcage and the top of your buttocks, and may spread to one or both legs.
- You are not currently taking pain medication, or your pain medication dose has been stable for at least 2 weeks.
- You have not done any intense physical activity (like heavy lifting or sports) in the 72 hours before the study visit.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or under any legal protection order.
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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