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

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-08-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

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

Name	Time	Method
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

Name	Time	Method
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]