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NCT Number: NCT07068321

Effects Of GDS Method Along With CBTThrough Smartphone Health App For Patients With Chronic LDP

Chronic lumbosacral discogenic pain is a common and debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Traditional treatments often focus on pain management, but a holistic approach combining physical exercises and psychological therapy can offer more sustainable relief.

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Key information

Conditions

Lumbosacral Disc Syndrome

Age range

40 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rehabilitation Centers in Punjab

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

The Godelieve Denis-Struf (GDS) method has been shown to improve posture, mobility, and muscular imbalances in patients with musculoskeletal pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another effective intervention that addresses the psychological factors contributing to chronic pain. With the rise of digital health solutions, smartphone applications have emerged as convenient tools to deliver these therapeutic methods. This study explores the combined effects of GDS exercises and CBT via a smartphone health app for individuals suffering from chronic lumbosacral discogenic pain.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age of 40 to 65 years
  • Diagnosed chronic lumbosacral discogenic pain by a physician or neuro-physician.
  • No surgical history of lumbosacral area

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy
  • Diagnosis of cancer
  • Fibromyalgia or inflammatory disease (eg, rheumatoid arthritis or spondylitis)
  • Surgical cases of lumbosacral area
  • comorbidity like uncontrolled diabetes and blood pressure

Treatment and study plan

Control Group (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

Combination Product

Control Group will consist of 20 sessions of 30 min, applied twice per week over a period of 3 months including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and standardized exercises for LBP through smart phone application.

Godelieve Denis-Struf

Combination Product

Experimental Group will receive 20 sessions of 30 min applied twice per week over a period of 3 months of GDS treatment through smart phone application.

Godelieve Denis-Struf + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Combination Product

Experimental Group 2 will receive 20 sessions of 45 min applied twice per week over a period of 3 months of GDS along CBT treatment through smart phone application.

Primary outcomes

  1. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

    Time frame: 18 Months

    The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a questionnaire used to assess the impact of low back pain on a person's daily life. It consists of 10 sections, each with six statements, and patients select the statement that best describes their situation. Each section is scored from 0 to 5, with 0 indicating no disability and 5 indicating the worst imaginable disability. The total score is then calculated and can be expressed as a percentage, with a higher score indicating greater disability

  2. SF-36 (Short Form 36)

    Time frame: 18 Months

    The SF-36 (Short Form 36) is a questionnaire used to assess health-related quality of life, encompassing both physical and mental well-being. It consists of 36 items that evaluate eight health domains: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, general health perceptions, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health. Scores for each domain range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better health

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects Of Godelieve Denis-Struf (GDS) Method Along With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Through Smartphone Health App For Patients With Chronic Lumbosacral Discogenic Pain.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 16, 2025
Registry last updated
Jul 16, 2025

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