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Nature-based Intervention for Chronic Pain in Older People

Chronic Disease | Older Adults (65 Years and Older) | Chronic Pain (Back / Neck)

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a nature-based intervention program has positive effects on the physical and psychosocial health in a group of older participants with chronic non-specific lower back pain. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Will the program improve:

* The physical outcomes such as mobility, strength and balance?
* The psychosocial health outcomes?

Participants will:

* Be assessed before and after the program;
* Participate in one session per week of the intervention.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    65 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 65 years +
* Having low back pain for 3 months or more
* Being able to walk independently
* Mental state \>25/30 in the MMSE questionnaire
* Frailty score \<3/5 (Fried criterias)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presenting other severe musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions, or systemic diseases (e.g., cancer).

Study Location

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Saguenay, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Émilie Fortin, Ph.D. (c)

[email protected]
5818828598
Primary Contact

Rubens A. da Silva, Ph.D.

[email protected]
418 545-5011
Study Sponsored By
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT07002853