Exploring the connection between pain resilience and spiritual health in low back pain patients
How Pain Resilience and Spiritual Health Affect the Pain Experience in Patients With Low Back Pain
Changhua Christian Hospital · NCT05148364
This study looks at how being spiritually healthy and having resilience to pain can help people with chronic low back pain cope better with their discomfort.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Changhua Christian Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Chang-hua) |
| Trial ID | NCT05148364 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate how pain resilience and spiritual health influence the pain experience of patients suffering from chronic low back pain. By conducting in-depth interviews and collecting observational data, the research will explore the interaction between these two factors and how they affect coping mechanisms in patients. The study emphasizes a holistic approach to pain management, integrating psychological support and spiritual care into the treatment of chronic pain. Approximately 15 participants will be enrolled, focusing on their personal experiences with pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 20 to 100 with non-malignant persistent low back pain lasting at least three months who are willing to share their pain experiences.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive or psychological impairments that hinder their ability to participate in interviews or those with pain related to spinal cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of pain management by integrating spiritual health into treatment strategies for chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific interaction of pain resilience and spiritual health has not been extensively studied, related approaches in holistic pain management have shown promise in other research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individual with non-malignant persistent low back pain that has lasted for at least three months. * Individual that is willing to undergo interview about their pain experience. * Individual ages between 20 and 100. Exclusion Criteria: * Individual with cognitive or psychological impairments that may compromise the ability to understand the interviewing questionnaire. * Individual younger that 20 years old. * The pain is clearly related to spinal cancer.
Where this trial is running
Chang-hua
- Changhua Christian Hospital — Chang-hua, Taiwan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ling-Jun Liu, MSc — Changhua Christian Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ling-Jun Liu, MSc
- Email: lingjun.liu1203@gmail.com
- Phone: +886-47238595
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.
Conditions: Low Back Pain, spirituality, low back pain