Scientists track veterans for a year to unlock secrets of back pain flares

NCT ID NCT04828330

Summary

This study aimed to understand which specific daily activities—like lifting or bending—might trigger short-term back pain 'flares' or help with long-term recovery. Researchers followed 416 veterans with low back pain for a year, having them report their pain and activities through regular smartphone or computer surveys. The goal was to gather real-world evidence to help doctors give better activity advice to patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

    Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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