Online therapy and exercises for older adults with chronic low back pain
Feasibility, Effectiveness, and Patient Experience of Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Plus Exercises Versus Online Education Plus Exercises for Older People With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether online therapy combined with back exercises can help older adults with chronic low back pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong, None Selected) |
| Trial ID | NCT06576414 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of an online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combined with back exercise for older adults suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). Participants will be randomly assigned to either the ACT plus exercise group or a control group receiving spine care education and exercise. The study will assess various outcomes, including psychological flexibility, physical well-being, and quality of life at multiple time points: baseline, immediately after treatment, and at 3 and 6 months post-treatment. Additionally, qualitative interviews will be conducted to gather insights on participants' experiences with the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults with chronic low back pain lasting at least three months who have sought medical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with malignant pain, severe cognitive impairment, or serious psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life and psychological well-being of older adults with chronic low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of online ACT and exercise for this specific population is novel, previous studies have shown positive outcomes for ACT in managing chronic pain.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. have non-specific LBP in or near the lumbosacral spine with or without leg pain that lasts for at least 3-months in the last 12 months 2. have sought some medical or healthcare professional treatments for CLBP 3. able to read and write at an adequate level of proficiency in Chinese 4. Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) scores 23 or above Exclusion Criteria: 1. people with malignant pain or lumbar spinal stenosis 2. confirmed dementia 3. severe cognitive impairment 4. serious psychiatric or psychological disorders 5. Mini-Mental Status Examination (MMSE) scores below 23
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong, None Selected
- Arnold YL Wong — Hong Kong, None Selected, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Arnold YL Wong
- Email: arnold.wong@polyu.edu.hk
- Phone: 27666741
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.