Tactile acuity training for patients with chronic low back pai

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic low back pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Low back pain

• Registration Number: ISRCTN98118082
• Lead Sponsor: James Cook University Hospital (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-02-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

1. More than 18 years of age
2. Pain duration of more than 6 months
3. Non-specific low back pain with or without leg pain
4. No red flags indicating potential serious pathology
5. No clinical signs of peripheral neuropathy such as:
5.1. Reduced muscle power
5.2. Loss of sensation or loss of reflex

Exclusion Criteria

1. Not having an informal carer (friend/relative) willing to facilitate with the home program
2. Being unable to write/speak English
3. Have learning difficulties or are not capable of giving consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Pain (Numerical Rating Scale)<br>2. Function (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Qualitative feedback about the intervention via interviews & focus groups