Spine Biomechanics during Functional Activities in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Feasibility Study

• Conditions: M54.5; Low back pain

• Registration Number: DRKS00012538
• Lead Sponsor: Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health Division

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-07-17
• Study Completion: 2019-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

Patients:
- Chronic non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months
- Aged between 18 and 60 years

Healthy individuals:
- Healthy and free of pain
- Aged between 18 and 60 years

Exclusion Criteria

General:
- Body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2
- Specific spinal pathology or nerve root pain
- Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait and posture
- Injuries to the locomotor system which led to persistent deformities
- Inability to follow procedures due to psychological disorders
- Females: anamnestically known pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Spinal curvature angles as well as segmental loading and muscle forces assessed during daily activities using a VICON motion capture system and complex musculoskeletal simulations. <br><br>Primary outcome parameters will be assessed once in patients and twice (initial and follow-up visits) in healthy individuals.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- Spinal curvature angles assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP as well as in healthy individuals using the Epionics SPINE system.<br>- Lower extremity kinematics assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP and in healthy individuals using the myon aktos-t system as well as a VICON motion capture system.<br>- Clinical outcome measures: Level of disability (ODI), pain level (VAS) as well as maximum joint range of motion and strength of the major muscle groups<br><br>Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed once in patients and twice (initial and follow-up visits) in healthy individuals. <br>