How patient education helps people with chronic musculoskeletal pain stick to home exercise for pain relief

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

This interventional study evaluates whether a structured education program can improve adherence to prescribed home exercises for chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants have chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, or shoulder-related conditions and receive education alongside a standard physical therapy program. The trial compares adherence and outcomes to determine if education enhances consistency with home exercises and potentially improves pain and function. Recruitment is at King Fahd Hospital of the University in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, led by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Chronic low back pain patients (more than three months)
* Knee osteoarthritis
* Patients with partial Rotator cuff tear

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute injuries
* Systemic inflammatory conditions
* Neurological deficits affecting exercise
* Cognitive impairment preventing understanding of education materials
* Participation in other rehabilitation programs

Where it's running

• King Fahd Hospital of the University
  Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dr.Walaa H. Elsayed, PT PhD
• Email: whelsayed@iau.edu.sa
• Phone: 00966537155446

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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.