Distract yourself to pain relief: new study tests app for back pain
NCT ID NCT07192809
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a distraction app during exercise helps people with long-term low back pain stick with their workouts. Researchers will track 60 adults to see if better adherence leads to less pain and improved daily function. The goal is to find a simple way to make exercise more effective for managing chronic back pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 18 years * Chronic non-specific low back pain (≥3 months) * No physical therapy or structured exercise program in the last 3 months * Willingness to use the attention distraction application (for the AD-APP group) * Completion of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Exclusion Criteria: * History of spinal surgery * Neurological conditions affecting movement * Regular use of pain relief medication within the past two weeks * Pregnancy * Severe psychological disorders that may affect compliance
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Thessaly
Lamia, Central Greece, 35132, Greece
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