Exploring how Qigong affects brain function and pain in people with chronic low back pain
Identifying Brain Mechanisms Related to Body Awareness Using QiGong to Relieve Chronic Low Back Pain
NA · University of Minnesota · NCT04164225
This study is testing whether practicing Qigong can help adults with chronic low back pain feel less pain and improve their awareness of their bodies compared to traditional exercise.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT04164225 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This investigation aims to understand the effects of Qigong practice on brain function in adults suffering from chronic low back pain (cLBP). The study will compare Qigong to traditional exercise, measuring outcomes such as pain reduction, body awareness, and proprioception. Researchers will evaluate participant recruitment, adherence to the program, and changes in brain activation related to pain perception and body awareness before and after the interventions. The findings could lay the groundwork for future clinical research in this area.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults experiencing chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, severe motor or vision deficits, or those unable to understand instructions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into non-pharmacological treatments for chronic low back pain, potentially improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, other studies have shown positive outcomes with Qigong and similar mind-body interventions for pain management.
Eligibility criteria
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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)
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Children's Rehabilitation Center, 426 Church Street SE Room 302 - Brain Body Mind Lab Minneapolis, MN 55455 — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ann Van de Winckel, PhD,MSPT,PT — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Ann Van de Winckel, PhD, MSPT, PT
- Email: avdwlab@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-1191
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Low Back Pain