Can fun activities ease back Pain's toll on life?
NCT ID NCT07467499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how leisure activities—like hobbies, social outings, or exercise—impact the quality of life of 148 adults with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure activity levels and well-being. The goal is to understand if staying active in enjoyable ways helps people feel better physically and mentally.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 148 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of patients with chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is defined as pain located in the lumbar region (between the lower edge of the sides and the gluteal fold) that is persistent or recurrent for at least 12 weeks.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Diagnosis of chronic low back pain by a physician, defined as pain located in the lumbar region (between the lower edge of the sides and the gluteal fold) that is persistent or recurrent for at least 12 weeks. * Ability to complete questionnaires in French, informed consent. * Signed informed consent before any participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent lumbar surgery (\< 6 months) or current surgical indication. * Severe neurological condition (stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, head injury, etc.), active cancer, pregnancy. * Severe psychiatric condition. * Participation in another clinical trial within the last 6 months. * Inability to understand French or to complete the questionnaires independently. * Refusal to participate. * Refusal to sign the informed consent form.
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Valisana - site VALIDA
RECRUITINGBrussels, 1082, Belgium
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Grand Hôpital de Charleroi
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCharleroi, Belgium
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