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Qigong Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Ann Van de Winckel, PhD,MSPT,PT
Research Sponsored by University of Minnesota
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Those who have nerve problems, fractures, or infections
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 15 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is studying how Qigong affects brain function in people with chronic low back pain.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who have been experiencing chronic low back pain. Participants must be able to understand and follow instructions in English, and should not have severe vision or motor imagery deficits (as they'll need these for MRI tasks), cognitive issues, nerve problems, fractures, or infections.
What is being tested?
The study is examining how Qigong exercise affects brain function related to chronic low back pain by comparing it with P.Volve exercises. It aims to lay the groundwork for future research by mapping out brain mechanisms involved with Qigong practice outcomes.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises like Qigong and P.Volve, potential side effects may include muscle soreness or strain. However, as non-intensive forms of exercise, significant side effects are unlikely.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have nerve issues, fractures, or infections.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 15 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 15 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Five-Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ)
Change in Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS)
Change in Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
+3 more
Secondary study objectives
Change in Balance Test - Left Leg
Change in Balance Test - Right Leg
Change in Core Muscle Stabilization - Prone
+5 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: QigongExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Qigong exercises, focused on a mind-body connection
Group II: P.VolveActive Control1 Intervention
P.Volve exercises, focused on just physical movement
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Qigong Exercise
2024
N/A
~40

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MinnesotaLead Sponsor
1,427 Previous Clinical Trials
1,620,513 Total Patients Enrolled
Ann Van de Winckel, PhD,MSPT,PTPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Minnesota

Media Library

P.Volve Exercises Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04164225 — N/A
Lower Back Pain Research Study Groups: Qigong, P.Volve
Lower Back Pain Clinical Trial 2023: P.Volve Exercises Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04164225 — N/A
P.Volve Exercises 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04164225 — N/A
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