Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are overweight or obese, meaning your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher.
- You have had general low back pain (not caused by a specific known condition) for at least 3 months and are currently seeking care for it.
- Any leg pain you have rates 6 or below out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You are willing to continue your usual care for at least 6 weeks before the study starts and throughout the study.
- You are a native Dutch speaker (if joining from Belgium) or a native German speaker (if joining from Switzerland).
Who may not be able to join:
- Your BMI is 40 or higher (considered severely obese).
- Your body fat percentage falls within a healthy range even if your BMI is high, for example if you have a muscular build (confirm with trial site).
- You are currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the past year.
- You are currently following a special diet or exercise programme, or have done so in the past 6 weeks.
- You have a specific known spinal condition such as a slipped disc, spinal narrowing, spinal fractures, infection, or cancer in the spine.
- You have a serious health condition such as diagnosed diabetes, heart problems, or metabolic diseases.
- You are currently taking medication for, or being treated by a doctor for, a specific serious condition, such as an eating disorder.
- You have an ongoing insurance dispute related to your back pain.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Jo Nijs, PhD, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Phone: 003224774531
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Brief Pain Inventory - Average pain Intensity
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.