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Which exercise for chronic low back pain?

Phase 3
Conditions
Chronic low back pain
Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders
Registration Number
ACTRN12607000432415
Lead Sponsor
The University of Sydney
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
172
Inclusion Criteria

Non specific low back pain +/- leg pain persisting for at least 3 months.
Currently seeking treatment for low back pain.
Clinical assessment indicates that the subject is suitable for active exercises.
At least moderate on item 7 or 8 of the SF 36.

Exclusion Criteria

Known or suspected serious spinal pathology.
Nerve root compromise.
Previous spinal surgery or scheduled for major surgery during the treatment or follow-up period.
Co-morbid health conditions that would prevent active participation in exercise programs.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Function measured with the Patient-specific functional scale[2 and 6 months];Average pain intensity over the last week measured on a 0-10 scale[2 and 6 months]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Generic measure of health status (SF 36)[2, 6 and 12 months];Average pain intensity over the preceding 24 hours measured on a 0-10 scale[Monthly for 1-12 months];Average pain intensity over the preceding week measured on a 0-10 scale[Monthly for 1-12 months];Condition-specific measure of disability (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire)[2, 6 and 12 months];Function measured with the Patient-specific functional scale[12 months];Patient's global impression of change (Global Perceived Effect)[2, 6 and 12 months]
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