Nature-based Intervention for Chronic Pain in Older People
Nature-based Intervention Program for Sustainable Health in Older People Living With Chronic Non-specific Lower Back Pain (PARC Project 2) - A Feasibility Trial
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
15 participants
May 22, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- 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 Criteria1
- Presenting other severe musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions, or systemic diseases (e.g., cancer).
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Interventions
Combination of activities in nature such as walking, exercises (strengthening, mobility, balance), mindfulness, guided meditation, forest bathing or Shinrin-Yoku, interpretation of nature, gardening and pain education.
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NCT07002853