Comparing pain responses in people with chronic low back pain and healthy individuals
Behavioral Indicators of Pain Representation
This study is testing how people with chronic low back pain react to imagining painful situations compared to healthy individuals to see if their fear of movement affects their responses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universite de Picardie Jules Verne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06669767 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate how individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain respond posturally to mental simulations of painful everyday situations compared to healthy volunteers. Participants will view images of these situations while their physiological responses, including posturography, electromyography, and heart rate, are recorded. The study also seeks to determine if the postural responses are linked to levels of kinesiophobia, which is the fear of movement due to pain. By analyzing these responses, the study hopes to shed light on the behavioral indicators of pain representation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 55 who have been experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with low back pain lasting less than 3 months or those with significant neurological or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of pain mechanisms and improve management strategies for chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, similar studies have explored pain responses, indicating potential for valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 55 * Non-specific chronic low back pain for the concerned group Exclusion Criteria: * Low back pain for 0 to 3 months * Unable to stand 1 minute without technical aid * Neurological, motor or cognitive know impairment * BMI \> 30
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- Université de Picardie Jules Verne — Amiens, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Adrien HAKIMI, PhD
- Email: adrien.hakimi@u-picardie.fr
- Phone: +33613158159
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.