A program to prevent low back pain recurrences through exercise and behavior change

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The MyBack program aims to prevent recurrences of low back pain by implementing a tailored exercise and behavioral change intervention. This multicenter, randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the MyBack program compared to usual care in primary health care settings. The study will also assess the acceptability, feasibility, and implementation strategies of the program among various stakeholders. Participants will be monitored for their recovery from low back pain and their engagement with the program over time.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Recovered (within the last 3 months) from an episode of non-specific LBP (with or without leg pain and of any duration)
* Recovery from an LBP episode is defined as having a pain score of "0" or "1" on a 11-point Numeric Pain Rating Scale for, at least, 30 consecutive days
* Age between 18 and 65 years;
* Read and speak the Portuguese language;
* Having a mobile phone capable of receiving and sending text messages;
* No medical contraindication to exercise.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis, or symptoms consistent with, severe depression or other psychiatric condition,
* Pregnancy
* Spinal surgery in the last 6 months

Where it's running

• Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
  Setúbal, Setúbal District, Portugal Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Eduardo Cruz, PhD — Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal
• Study coordinator: Eduardo Cruz, PhD
• Email: eduardo.cruz@ess.ips.pt
• Phone: +365 265 709 300

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.