Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: University of Queensland
Location: Building 84b, Therapies Building, St Lucia Campus, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld (shown on map)
Lead Researchers: Dr Liba Sheeran, Ms Edith Elgueta Cancino, Dr Sauro Salomoni, Dr Welber Marinowich, Dr Leanne Hall, Prof Paul Hodges
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

Low back pain (LBP) affects about 1 in 10 Australians, and is often severe enough to restrict movement or impact daily life. Of those that have experienced an episode of LBP, many will experience a recurrence of symptoms and persistent pain.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is conducting a study to determine how low back pain impacts the brain’s ability to control muscles. This knowledge will be used when new treatments are developed for low back pain.

This study seeks participants who have experienced low back pain for at least 8 weeks, which has negatively affected their daily lives. Participants are required to attend 2 study visits and will be reimbursed  for their participation in the study.

Benefits of Participation

• You will receive $50.00 for participating.
• You will receive brief back muscle exercise training designed to help your back pain.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health.
• You will be helping to advance medical research

Your Rights

• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.
• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• The results of the study will be shared with you when all data has been analysed

Who Can Participate?

• Males and females aged 18-65
• Have experienced constant or intermittent low back pain for at least  8 weeks, which has negatively impacted their daily lives.
• Have pain between rib cage and buttocks line