Does addition of a new physiotherapy intervention improve outcomes for patients with low back pain?

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: ow back pain; Low back pain; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000757910
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-07-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

To take part in the trial, participants must meet all of the following criteria:
Primary area of complain extending from the 12th rib to the buttock crease.
New episode of LBP. This is defined as an episode which was preceded by a period of at least one month without LBP
LBP symptoms which have a score of 3/10 or more on numerical pain rating scale

Exclusion Criteria

Known or suspected serious spinal pathology Nerve root compromise evidenced by at least two of the following (i) myotomal weakness, (ii) dermatomal or widespread sensory loss, (iii) hypo or hyper-reflexia of the lower limb reflexes.
Spinal surgery within the preceding six months.
If currently receiving any other physical therapy for LBP
If pregnant or intending to become pregnant.
Currently taking medications that significantly alter gut motility
Currently taking medications such as oral cortico-steroids which are known to increase the risk of intestinal perforation
A known gastrointestinal disease that associates with a risk of intestinal perforation e.g. Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, peptic ulcer disease
Known to be taking anti-platelet medications such as Warfarin and Clopidogrel

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ow back pain intensity, as measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale.[6 weeks following entry into trial]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ow back pain intensity, as measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale.[Week 2 and Week 52];Disability as measured by Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire[Week 2, 6 and 52];Function as measured by Patient Specific Functional Scale[Week 2, 6 and 52]