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Transmural occupational care for low back pain, a randomised controlled trial and cost-effectiveness evaluatio

Completed
Conditions
ow back pain (LBP)
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Dorsalgia
Registration Number
ISRCTN28478651
Lead Sponsor
TNO Quality of Life (Work & Employment) (Netherlands)
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
160
Inclusion Criteria

1. Non-specific and specific low back pain, lasting more than 6 weeks
2. Sick listed due to low back pain (completely or partially)
3. Between 18 and 65 years of age
4. Employed in a company or organisation
5. Ability to complete questionnaires written in the Dutch language

Exclusion Criteria

1. Specific low back pain due to spinal tumor; spinal fracture; or spinal inflammation
2. Cardiological diseases which hamper physical activity
3. Juridical conflict at work
4. Psychosis
5. Pregnancy; until 3 months after giving birth
6. Back surgery; until 6 weeks after

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Sick leave duration until full return-to-work<br>2. Functional status<br>3. Pain <br>4. Direct and indirect costs
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Pain coping<br>2. Quality of life<br>3. Patient satisfaction
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