Predictors of Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP) has been defined as a persistent pain in the lower back for at least three months with no known causes. The CNSLBP prevalence is estimated of 90% among all types of the LBP. The LBP imposes high direct and indirect costs on the patients and the society. Whereas a specific pathology has not been identified for CNSLBP, mechanical factors (e.g. changes in muscle length, strength, or endurance) may contribute to the pain and disability.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients with chronic non-specific LBP,
LBP duration ≥ 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

spinal osteoarthritis,
spondylolisthesis,
history of vertebral fractures.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Change of Pain intensity

Time frame: Baseline

Visual Analogue Scale
Change of Disability

Time frame: Baseline

Oswestry disability index

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Relationships Between Muscular Impairments, Pain, and Disability in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: a Cross Sectional Study

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Oct 13, 2016
Registry last updated: Oct 13, 2016

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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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