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NCT Number: NCT01557049

Global Postural Reeducation in Chronic Low Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) program in subjects with chronic low back pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Back Pain Low Back Pain Mechanical Low Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

São Paulo Federal University UNIFESP

São Paulo, 04023-900, Brazil

About this study

Approximately 80-85% of individuals will experience low back pain during their lifetime. It is one of the major concerns of current health care. There is evidence for the effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with chronic low back pain. GPR is a physical therapy method developed in France by Philippe Emmanuel Souchard. Although this method is largely used as form of treatment in most countries, few studies showed its clinical effectiveness in chronic low back pain. This is the first randomized controlled trial, with assessor blind that evaluate the GPR effects in chronic low back pain. All outcome measurements are reliability, validated and sensitivity for statistical changes using the Visual Analogic Scale- VAS (0-10cm), Roland Morris Questionary, SF36 (Quality Life Questionary) and Beck Scale (Depression Symptoms).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • between 18-65 years age,
  • low back pain (more than 12 weeks) without legs irradiation,
  • pain between 3-8 cm on a visual Analogue scale (0-10cm).

Exclusion criteria

  • fibromyalgia,
  • pregnancy,
  • osteoporosis severe,
  • disc herniation,
  • patients who had undergone spinal surgical or physiotherapeutic interventions within 3 months prior to baseline assessment.

Treatment and study plan

Control Group

Other

No physical intervention was given, patients were treated only with medication if necessary.

Global Reeducation Group

Other

They were treated with medication if necessary and performed GPR session once a week, during 12 weeks. All the 6 postures from GPR were used during the study.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in pain

    Time frame: baseline and two follow-up examinations - after 3 and 6 months from baseline

    The primary outcome of this study was the measurement of pain assessed with 0-10cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). They were collected at baseline and two follow-up examinations after 3 and 6 months from baseline.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in function

    Time frame: It was collected at baseline and two follow-up examinations after 3 and 6 months from baseline.

    The secondary outcome included function measured by Roland Morris Questionnaire. It was collected at baseline and two follow-up examinations after 3 and 6 months from baseline.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Federal University of São Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Global Postural Reeducation in Chronic Low Back Pain: an Randomized Controlled Trial

Acronym: GPR

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Mar 19, 2012
Registry last updated
Mar 19, 2012

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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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