Have you had a recent episode of back pain?

Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Centre: University of Queensland

Location: University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld (shown on map)

Investigators: David Klyne, Glen Russell

Ethics Committee: Reviewed and approved by the University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee

Researcher Interview

https://trialfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/David-Klyne-edited.mp3

Background

Back pain affects about 1 in 10 Australians, and is often severe enough to restrict movement or impact daily life. Of those that have experienced an episode of LBP, many will experience a recurrence of symptoms and persistent pain.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is conducting a study which will examine people with back pain using a variety of measurement techniques, to determine why some people keep hurting their back again and again.

Benefits to Participation

You will receive $200.00 for participating.

You can receive feedback on your results for a number of back pain measurement techniques involved in the study, including motion-capture analysis, electromyography, inflammatory biomarkers, postural stability, trunk muscle coordination and others.

You’ll learn how you respond to back pain compared to others.

Qualified health professionals will monitor your health.

You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential.

If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.

The results of the study will be shared with you when all data has been analysed.

Who Can Participate?

Males and females aged 18-50

Have experienced a severe episode of lower back pain in the past week

Have considered seeking, or actually sought, help from a health provider (Doctor, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor or other health professional)