Men without back pain needed for muscle research
About this research
Chronic low back pain affects millions of Australians. Research suggests that reduced activity in the deep lumbar multifidus muscles, which help support the spine, may contribute to ongoing back pain.
We are investigating how a therapy called ReActiv8 affects these muscles. To help us understand the results, we need healthy volunteers without back pain for comparison.
Who can participate
You're eligible to participate in this study if you:
- are male
- are free from back pain
- are aged 54-60 years, 56-62 years, 60-66 years or 63-69 years.
What's involved
You'll be asked to:
- attend a single session at UQ St Lucia lasting approximately 4 hours
- complete a series of walking, lifting and trunk stability activities
- undertake assessments of lower back muscle activity.
Benefits of participating
- Reimbursement for your time and inconvenience is available and can be discussed with the research team.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you're interested in participating, contact Pat Beaumont:
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2024/HE000591].
Contact
For any questions, contact Pat Beaumont: