Video-game based exercises for older people with chronic low back pain.

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic low back pain; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000703505
• Lead Sponsor: Ms Katherine Maka

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-07-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

i)over 55 years old;
ii) currently on the waiting list to receive outpatient physiotherapy treatment, which doesn't fall within the next 8 weeks;
iii)experienced low back pain for at least the last 3 months;
iv)currently has low back pain which is greater than 3/10 on a pain scale;
v)sufficient English ability;
vi)mobilises independently without the use of any aids (e.g. walking stick, walking frame, etc.);
vi)owns a HDMI compatible television at home (this is a requirement to use the video-game equipment).

Exclusion Criteria

i)presence of a serious pathology in the spine (such as fracture, metastatic disease, spinal stenosis, cauda equina syndrome);
ii)presence of any medical condition or disability that will prevent participating in the exercise program;
iii)demonstrates a high degree of fear of movement due to their low back pain;
iv)high risk of cardiovascular complications;
v)high risk of falls

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
se of any care seeking services (doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor, medication, etc.). Care-seeking will be assessed by the following 3-item self-reported questionnaire (mean score out of 3): <br><br>1) Are you currently receiving any treatment for your low back pain? (e.g. medication use, GP visits, private physiotherapy, private chiropractic, etc.)?<br><br>2) Are you planning to start any treatment for your low back pain in the next months? <br><br>3) Are you currently taking any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) for your low back pain? <br><br>[3 and 6 months];Self-Efficacy using the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ). Mean score out of 60. [3 and 6 months ]