Using lumbar braces in the emergency department for low back pain relief

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 evaluates the effectiveness of lumbar braces as a non-pharmacological intervention for patients presenting with low back pain in emergency departments. It aims to reduce reliance on painkillers, particularly opioids, by providing a supportive device that minimizes spinal movement and potentially alleviates pain. The study will involve patients aged 18 to 65 who are ambulatory and able to understand English, and it will take place in emergency departments in Edmonton. The research seeks to establish a more effective pain management strategy that could lead to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18 and 65 years
* Ambulatory
* Able to read and understand English
* Living in Edmonton
* Presenting to an emergency department

Exclusion Criteria:

* Back pain due to systemic or specific disease such as known cancer, spinal infection, fracture, or ankylosing spondylitis
* Pregnancy
* Significant compression of the spinal cord/nerves
* Previous back surgery
* On-going workers' compensation or litigation cases

Where it's running

• Royal Perth Hospital
  Perth, Australia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vahid Abdollah, PhD — University of Alberta
• Study coordinator: Vahid Abdollah, PhD
• Email: v.abdollah@ualberta.ca
• Phone: 7804928889

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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.