New study aims to unlock secrets of back pain recovery
NCT ID NCT07003802
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at why some people with chronic low back pain and disc injuries don't recover fully with exercise. Researchers will measure muscle activity, brain signals, and tissue changes in 152 participants, including those having surgery or starting physical therapy. The goal is to find better ways to personalize rehabilitation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more personalized physical therapy for chronic back pain, helping people recover better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all back pain patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UC San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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