Motivational support for chronic low back pain after rehabilitation
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a MOTIVational Support Program After Multidisciplinary Functional Rehabilitation in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study is testing a new app that provides motivational support to help people with chronic low back pain stay active and feel better after finishing a rehabilitation program.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT05780021 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a motivational support program (EMOTIV) delivered via an application for patients with chronic low back pain who have completed a multidisciplinary functional rehabilitation program. The program aims to enhance motivation and encourage continued physical activity, thereby reducing pain and disability over a one-year period. Participants will be monitored through follow-ups at 3, 12, and 24 months to assess their progress using various physical and psychological measures. The study is a multicenter, cluster randomized trial involving 150 patients across six centers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over who have chronic low back pain, completed a functional rehabilitation program, and own a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, under legal protection, or currently participating in another interventional study may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve long-term outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain by maintaining their motivation to stay active.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using motivational support programs for chronic pain management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age 18 or over * Disabling chronic low back pain: chronic painful patient, that is to say suffering from pain for more than 3 months, having interrupted all physical activity because of low back pain and have an indication for a FRP for low back pain. * Having reached the end of an FRP program * Possession of a smartphone * Fluency in French (writing, reading) * Health insurance coverage (beneficiary or beneficiary) except State Medical Aid. * Patient Informed Consent Signature Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman * Patient refusal * Patient deprived of liberty and patient under legal protection measure (guardianship, guardianship) * Patient participating to another interventional search
Where this trial is running
Paris
- Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière — Paris, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Violaine FOLTZ, Dr — Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière - Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris
- Study coordinator: Violaine FOLTZ, Dr
- Email: violaine.foltz@aphp.fr
- Phone: 01 42 17 79 58
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.