Can distraction change how you walk with back pain?
NCT ID NCT03633578
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study looked at how distraction (like listening to something) changes walking patterns and pain in people with chronic low back pain. Sixteen participants walked on a treadmill at different speeds, with and without distraction. The goal was to see if distraction could reduce pain avoidance and improve movement variability.
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 help design better physical therapy or rehabilitation strategies for chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 16 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the study only measures short-term effects.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nimes University Hospital
Nîmes, 30029, France
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