Identifying risk factors for recurring low back pain and its impact on work

Identification of Risk Factors for Recurrence of Low Back Pain and Occupational Repercussions Among Beneficiaries of a Multidisciplinary Follow-up Shared Between Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and Occupational Medicine: a Monocentric Prospective Study

Observational Fondation Ildys · NCT05286333

This study looks at what causes low back pain to come back and how it affects people’s work to help improve treatment and support for those dealing with chronic pain.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment225 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorFondation Ildys Academic / other
Locations1 site (Roscoff)
Trial IDNCT05286333 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on understanding the risk factors that contribute to the recurrence of low back pain (LBP) and its occupational repercussions. It aims to analyze patients who have undergone a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program and assess their likelihood of taking sick leave post-treatment. By identifying these risk factors, the study seeks to tailor care strategies to better meet the needs and expectations of patients suffering from chronic lower back pain. The findings could help improve rehabilitation approaches and reduce the incidence of LBP recurrence.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are men and women over 18 years old with chronic lower back or lumbo-radicular pain lasting more than three months, who are participating in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with neurological pathologies, pregnant individuals, and those with a BMI over 35 or with less than three months of chronic pain.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that reduce the recurrence of low back pain and improve patients' work outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While this study addresses a common issue in low back pain management, similar studies have shown varying degrees of success in identifying risk factors and improving rehabilitation outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* men and women over 18 years old
* able to understand and respect the protocol requirement
* who signed the consent prior to any other procedure protocol
* patients suffering from chronic lower back or lumbo-radicular pain since more than 3 months
* employee bellow 3 years before retirement
* patients included in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program and occupational medicine

Exclusion Criteria:

* major patients under guardianship/curator/legal protection
* pregnant patients
* obese patients with BMI (body mass index) \> 35 (grade 2)
* patients suffering from neurological pathology
* patients suffering from chronic lower back or lumbo-radicular pain since less than 3 months
* patients suffering from chronic lower back pain with inflammatory or tumoral or infectious ethiology

Where this trial is running

Roscoff

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. 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
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.