Changes in pain sensitivity in chronic low back pain: A crossover randomised controlled trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic low back pain; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000065695
• Lead Sponsor: Deakin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-18
• Last Update Posted: 23 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Eligible participants will consist of adults aged 18-55 years with non-specific chronic low back pain, defined as pain between T12 vertebra and gluteal fold, persisting for more than three months, without known specific pathology. Eligible participants will be required to have an average pain intensity rating of at least 4/10 in the prior week, which will be rated on a verbal numeric rating scale at the time of telephone screening.

Exclusion Criteria

History of spinal surgery, spinal trauma, structural scoliosis, or low back pain due to non-musculoskeletal causes (e.g., infection, visceral pain) will be excluded. Other exclusion criteria include pregnancy, less than 1 year post-natal or current lactation, inability to communicate in English, being a current or prior elite athlete (i.e., a member of Australian Institute of Sport), and any absolute contraindications for exercise training.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified