Research on factors affecting low back pain recovery
The Quebec Low Back Pain Study (QLBPS): A Platform for the Continuous Enrolment and Longitudinal Epidemiological Evaluation of Individuals With LBP.
This study is trying to find out what helps or hinders recovery from low back pain by tracking people with both short-term and long-term pain over two years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Laval University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Trial ID | NCT04791891 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to understand the factors that contribute to the persistence and recovery from low back pain by recruiting individuals suffering from both acute and chronic low back pain across Quebec. Participants will be monitored over a two-year period using a web-based platform, where they will provide self-reported data at multiple time points. The study employs a two-tier design, with the first tier focusing on tracking pain trajectories and the second tier involving specialized satellite projects that investigate various risk factors such as genetics, diet, and physical activity. The ultimate goal is to enhance the understanding of low back pain and improve management strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who experience acute or chronic low back pain and have internet access.
Not a fit: Patients without access to the internet or those who do not speak English or French may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for individuals suffering from low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding low back pain through similar observational approaches, but this specific study employs a novel two-tier design.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old; * Internet access; * Fluent in English or French; * Self-reported LBP. Presence of LBP will be based on the recommendations of the Standardized Delphi Definitions of Low Back Pain Prevalence. According to these recommendations, LBP is present if both the following questions are answered "yes": (1) In the past 4 weeks, have you had pain in your low back? (2) If yes, was this pain bad enough to limit your usual activities or change your daily routine for more than one day? Exclusion Criteria: \- No exclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Montreal, Quebec
- McGill University — Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jean-Sebastien Roy, PhD, PT — Laval University
- Study coordinator: Jean-Sebastien Roy, PhD, PT
- Email: jean-sebastien.roy@fmed.ulaval.ca
- Phone: 1-418-529-9141
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.