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Feasibility of Identifying Brain Mechanisms of Qigong and Behavioral Outcomes After Qigong Practice in People With Chronic Low Back Pain

Trial Parameters

Condition Low Back Pain
Sponsor University of Minnesota
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 60
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Start Date 2020-01-21
Completion 2028-06-30
Interventions
Qigong ExerciseP.Volve Exercises

Brief Summary

The long-term objective of this investigation is to identify how Qigong affects brain function in brain areas relevant to patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP), thereby setting a foundation from which to perform further clinical research.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \- Adults with chronic low back pain Exclusion Criteria: * Those with cognitive problems * Those unable to speak or understand instructions * Those who have nerve problems, fractures, or infections * Those who do not speak English * Those with severe deficit in motor imagery or in vision (both are used in MRI tasks)

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