Exercise program may boost natural pain relief in chronic back pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT07347457

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Clinique de la Mitterie Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a 4-week functional rehabilitation program, focused on supervised exercise, can improve exercise-induced hypoalgesia — the natural pain relief that happens after physical activity — in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain thresholds before and after exercise in 51 participants enrolled in the program. The goal is to see if regular exercise training can make exercise more effective at reducing pain, which could help people stay active.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Functional rehabilitation program (supervised exercise sessions)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a way to make exercise more effective at reducing pain in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early exploratory study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also does not test a new drug or treatment, just a program already in use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique les Peupliers

Villeneuve-d'Ascq, 59491, France

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