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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN19037867
ISRCTN19037867
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Early physiotherapy for acute low back pain (LBP) in a working population: a pilot randomised clinical trial

niversity of Southampton (UK)0 sites50 target enrollmentOctober 28, 2009

Overview

Phase
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Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Not specified
Sponsor
niversity of Southampton (UK)
Enrollment
50
Status
Completed
Last Updated
9 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
October 28, 2009
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
9 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
niversity of Southampton (UK)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Non\-specific LBP subjects
  • 2\. Aged between 18 \- 65 years, either sex
  • 3\. Had an acute episode of LBP within the last 4 weeks, between the lowest palpable ribs, posterior axillary lines and gluteal folds, with or without referral into the legs
  • 4\. A score of 4 or more on the Roland\-Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ)
  • 5\. No acute episode of LBP in the preceding 1 month

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Inability to complete the questionnaires
  • 2\. Unable to exercise
  • 3\. Unstable co\-existing rheumatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, psychiatric or psychological disorders
  • 4\. Use of systemic steroids and anticoagulants
  • 5\. Progressive nerve root signs and symptoms
  • 6\. Cauda equina symptoms
  • 7\. Non\-mechanical pain
  • 8\. Presently referred to a medical specialist for investigations in relation to LBP
  • 9\. Previous attendance or awaiting treatment at a specialist pain management centre
  • 10\. Involvement in a litigation process related to LBP

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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