Researchers at the University of Delaware are conducting a study to understand how having pain helps or hinders the learning of new movement skills, such as walking. If you are between 55-90 years old, have chronic back pain and are willing to attend 3-4 testing sessions (no more than 8 hours in total), you may be eligible to participate.
Testing will consist of several short bouts of walking on a treadmill, completing some tests of your memory and thinking skills, and clinical tests performed by a physical therapist. We will schedule the testing session at a time that is convenient for you. You will be compensated up to $75 for completing all testing sessions. For more information, please contact the Rehabilitation and Neuroplasticity Lab at RNP-Lab@udel.edu

Inclusion Criteria:
-55-90 years old
-Must have Chronic Low Back Pain
-Able to attend 3 in person sessions at the STAR Campus
-Able to walk on a treadmill at a slow speed for up to 40 minutes total (rest breaks allowed)

Exclusion Criteria:
-Any major medical health conditions that impact daily activities, except for chronic low back pain
-Unable to walk without assistive device

Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria to be reviewed with research team.

Send an email to RNP-Lab@udel.edu, complete our Consent to Contact form on REDCap, or call/text 302-283-9936