Lumbar Reliability Study

STUDY BASICS

Have you had low back pain for at least the past 3 months? Are you aged 30-75? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help evaluate a new system for measuring motion in the lower back. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Chronic low back pain is a common problem and a leading cause of disability, but accurately assessing movement in the back can be a challenge. The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a new system for measuring lower back motion. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to assess people with back pain in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 30-75
• Have had low back pain for at least the past 3 months
• Body mass index (BMI) less than 35 (BMI calculator: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi-m.htm)
• No previous lumbar spine surgery
• No current or previous radiation exposure at work or as part of a therapeutic treatment
• Not diagnosed with low bone density
• Read and speak English
• Not pregnant

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation takes about 2 hours over the course of 1-2 days. This study involves completing questionnaires and having imaging scans of your lower back while performing movements.