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

Research Center: University of Queensland
Location: University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld (shown on map)
Investigators: David Klyne, Glen Russell   
Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee

Researcher Interview

 

Background

Back pain 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 which will examine people with back pain using a variety of measurement techniques, to determine why some people keep hurting their back again and again.

Benefits of Participation

• You will receive $200.00 for participating.
• You can receive feedback on your results for a number of back pain measurement techniques involved in the study, including motion-capture analysis, electromyography, inflammatory biomarkers, postural stability, trunk muscle coordination and others.
• You’ll learn how you respond to back pain compared to others.
• 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 18-50
• Have experienced a severe episode of lower back pain in the past week
• Have considered seeking, or actually sought, help from a health provider (Doctor, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or other health professional)