Personalized back training program for low back pain relief
Personalized Physical Back Training Program to Improve Physical Functioning in People With Non-specific Low Back Pain
This study is testing whether a personalized back exercise program can help people with long-term low back pain feel better and move more easily compared to regular exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universität Luzern Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06938568 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a personalized physical back training program aimed at improving physical functioning in individuals suffering from non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Participants will engage in either personalized or non-personalized back exercises to assess which approach yields better outcomes in alleviating pain and enhancing physical capabilities. The study focuses on individuals who have experienced NSLBP for at least six weeks and aims to provide insights into tailored therapeutic strategies for this common condition. By evaluating the impact of personalized therapy, the research seeks to address a significant gap in effective treatment options for NSLBP.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 18 to 65 who have experienced non-specific low back pain for at least six weeks and have limited physical activity due to their condition.
Not a fit: Patients with specific low back pain or serious underlying pathologies may not benefit from this personalized training program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve physical functioning and quality of life for patients with non-specific low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While personalized approaches in physical therapy are gaining traction, this specific intervention for NSLBP is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Access to the University Sports of the Lucerne Universities (i.e., students, employees, alumni, subscribers) * NSLBP for at least 6 weeks * Activity limiting NSLBP (at least one activity with a PSFS Score of ≤ 50/100 on a scale from 0 = unable to perform due to NSLBP to 100 = able to perform at the same level as before NSLBP) * Age between 18 and 65 years * Understand the German language * Willing to participate in the study * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Specific LBP * Red flags associated with any serious pathology or specific LBP, * Being on a waiting list for or less than 12 months post any surgery of the lower back * Pregnancy or given birth within the last 12 months * Diagnosed central neurological disease * Not allowed to exercise * Participant in the feasibility study * Expecting to be absent for more than 2 weeks during the intervention period
Where this trial is running
Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne
- University of Lucerne, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, University Research Centre Health and Society — Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Claudio Perret, PhD — University of Lucerne, University Research Centre Health and Society
- Study coordinator: Claudio Perret, PhD
- Email: claudio.perret@unilu.ch
- Phone: +41419396650
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.