Lifestyle intervention for patients with persistent low back pain and obesity

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 study focuses on patients suffering from persistent low back pain (LBP) who are also overweight or obese. It aims to implement a combined lifestyle intervention delivered by physiotherapists and exercise therapists, targeting both lifestyle factors and clinical aspects of LBP. The intervention includes strategies to improve physical activity, sleep, and stress management, alongside physiotherapy and exercise therapy. By addressing these factors, the study seeks to enhance patient functioning and reduce healthcare costs associated with LBP.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with persistent (≥3 months) non-specific LBP who are referred back from the hospital to primary care
* Either BMI≥30 OR BMI≥25 with at least one comorbidity (osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, risk factors for cardiovascular diseases or type 2 diabetes)
* Decreased physical functioning (RMDQ ≥4 out of 24)
* Average LBP intensity of ≥3 out of 10 over the past week (NPRS)
* ≥18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Specific LBP (e.g., tumor or fracture)
* Back surgery in the past six months
* Psychiatric diseases that could hinder participation
* Pregnancy or ≤9 months postpartum

Where it's running

• Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  Amsterdam, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gwendolyne Scholten-Peeters, PhD, PT — VU University of Amsterdam
• Study coordinator: Gwendolyne Scholten-Peeters, PhD, PT
• Email: g.g.m.scholten-peeters@vu.nl
• Phone: 31 205988557

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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.