Weight reduction program for chronic low-back pain

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 recruits overweight or obese individuals aged 18 to 65 who suffer from chronic nonspecific low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for a 10-week intervention, combining online education and face-to-face sessions with a physical therapist. The experimental group will receive a behavioral weight reduction program alongside pain neuroscience education and cognition-targeted exercise therapy, while the control group will only receive pain education and exercise therapy. The primary outcome measured will be pain intensity, with secondary outcomes including body composition and physical activity levels.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Overweight (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) or obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) with chronic low back pain
* Non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months' duration
* Currently seeking care for low back pain
* Native Dutch speaker
* Access to internet and computer/tablet/smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

* Leg pain of 7 or higher (on a maximum of 10) on a numeric rating scale
* Evidence of specific spinal pathology (e.g., hernia, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, infection, spinal fracture or malignancy)
* Evidence of a severe underlying comorbidity (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular problems, metabolic diseases)
* BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2
* Being pregnant or given birth in the preceding year
* Currently receiving dietary or exercise interventions

Where it's running

• Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  Brussels, Belgium Recruiting
• Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
  Rotterdam, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anneleen Malfliet, PhD
• Email: anneleen.malfliet@vub.be
• Phone: 003224774503

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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.