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Yoga for Chronic Back Pain

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Recruiting

Led By Erich Anderer

Research Sponsored by NYU Langone Health

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Chronic back pain (pain above the gluteal cleft of at least 3 months duration)

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Indication for surgery (i.e., fracture, infection, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis)

Cardiac, pulmonary or other medical comorbidities that preclude participation in yoga practice

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline visit, 6 weeks visit , 3 months visit , 1 year visit , 2 years visit

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is studying whether yoga can help people with chronic low back pain.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have been experiencing chronic back pain for at least three months. Participants should be willing and able to follow the study procedures. It's not suitable for those needing surgery due to conditions like fractures or infections, or with heart, lung, or other health issues that make yoga practice unsafe.

What is being tested?

The trial is exploring how a structured yoga program might help people manage chronic low back pain, which often leads to missed work days and can contribute to opioid use. The aim is to see if yoga can be an effective non-surgical treatment option.

What are the potential side effects?

Yoga is generally considered safe but may include side effects such as muscle soreness or strain, especially if poses are done incorrectly. People with certain medical conditions may experience adverse effects; hence they are excluded from this trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had back pain above my buttocks for at least 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I need surgery for a condition like a broken bone, infection, or spine issue.

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I have health issues that prevent me from doing yoga.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline visit, 6 weeks visit , 3 months visit , 1 year visit , 2 years visit

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline visit, 6 weeks visit , 3 months visit , 1 year visit , 2 years visit

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline visit, 6 weeks visit , 3 months visit , 1 year visit , 2 years visit for reporting.