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NCT Number: NCT00447668

Effect of Yoga Vs. Stretching on Chronic Back Pain

This study will compare the effectiveness of yoga classes, exercise classes, and a self-care book in the management of pain and function for people with low back pain.It will also for physical, psychological and physiological factors associated with improvement in back pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain

Age range

20 year–64 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Primary location

Group Health Cooperative

Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Group Health Cooperative enrollee
  • Uncomplicated low back pain
  • At least moderate pain levels

Exclusion criteria

  • Sciatica persisting 3 or more months after physician visit
  • History of cancer (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer)
  • Severe disk problems
  • Unstable medical conditions
  • Back surgery within past 3 years
  • Physically unable to do the yoga or exercise classes and homework
  • Unable to attend classes
  • Currently doing yoga
  • Taken yoga or exercise class for back pain within past year
  • Currently in litigation for back pain
  • Seeking other treatment for back pain

Treatment and study plan

Yoga

Behavioral

Yoga for back pain

Exercise

Behavioral

exercises for back pain

Self-care book recommendations

Behavioral

Self-care book for back pain

Primary outcomes

  1. Back-related function

    Time frame: 6 months

  2. Pain

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kaiser Permanente

Other

Collaborators

  • National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Registry information

Acronym: YES

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2011
First posted
Mar 15, 2007
Registry last updated
Oct 13, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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