Brain over back pain: education may beat fear and pain
NCT ID NCT07460011
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether teaching people with chronic low back pain about how pain works (called Pain Neuroscience Education) can help reduce pain and fear of movement when added to standard core exercises. Sixty-two adults aged 20-55 with pain lasting at least 3 months will be split into two groups: one gets exercises plus education, the other gets exercises alone. The goal is to see if understanding pain as a protective brain signal, not just tissue damage, leads to better outcomes.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pain Neuroscience Education (educational approach) plus core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and fear of movement in people with chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 participants over 4 weeks. Results may not apply to everyone, and the added benefit of education over exercise alone may be small.
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Ghurki trust and teaching hospital
Lahore, Pakistan