What is Chronic Lower Back Pain?

Chronic lower back pain is pain in your lower back that lasts for three months or longer. Unlike a pulled muscle that heals quickly, chronic back pain continues even after the original injury has healed. This ongoing pain can affect your muscles, joints, nerves, or discs in your spine, causing pain, stiffness, and discomfort.

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problems around the world. It can affect people of all ages, but it’s especially common in adults over 30. You might notice the pain gets worse when you sit for long periods, bend over, or try to lift things. It can also make it hard to sleep, work, or enjoy activities with family and friends.

Why Consider Clinical Research for Chronic Low Back Pain?

Clinical research studies help us learn:

• How new treatments work compared to current ones
• Which patients might benefit most from different treatments 
• How to better manage pain and improve daily function
  
• Ways to improve quality of life for people with chronic back pain
  

Chronic Low Back Pain Research Program

These studies are testing different types of new treatments that might help people with this condition. Each study looks at different aspects of back pain treatment, from newly developed pain to long-term chronic cases.

We work with leading researchers and pharmaceutical companies to bring the latest treatment options to our local community. This means you might have access to new therapies before they’re widely available.

What Does Participation Mean?

• Close monitoring by our experienced research team
• Study-related treatment is provided at no cost—insurance will not be billed.
• Access to study medication or treatment (if applicable)
  
• Detailed information about your condition
  

Could You Be Eligible?

• How long you’ve had back pain
• Your current pain levels
• What treatments you’ve tried before
  
• Your overall health
  
• Other medical conditions you might have
  

Our team will explain everything clearly and answer all your questions before you decide to join any study.

Your Safety and Comfort Come First

Your safety is our top priority. We follow strict guidelines to protect everyone who takes part in our studies, all of which are reviewed by independent medical ethics boards. Throughout the study, we’ll closely monitor your health to ensure your well-being. Your involvement is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any point without obligation.

Making a Difference

By joining our research, you’re not just potentially helping your own condition – you’re contributing to medical knowledge that could help millions of people with chronic low back pain. Your participation helps us understand what works best and guides future treatment options.

Next Steps

We’ll explain each study, answer all your questions, and help you understand what participation would involve. Remember, learning about a study doesn’t mean you have to join it – you can take your time to decide what’s best for you.