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NCT Number: NCT01017588

PSU Lumbar Support for Prevention of Low Back Pain in Rubber Tapper

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of lumbar support for low back pain prevention in rubber tapper. The investigators will randomized the participants(rubber tapper) into 2 groups;lumbar support and no support.The participant will be instructed for brace use. The sample size required are 200 subjects with 100 in each group. The subject will be evaluated every 3 month for the incidence of low back pain and quality of life after using the support.

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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

15 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Prince of Songkla University

Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • current rubber tapper

Exclusion criteria

  • underlying rheumatologic condition
  • previous significant low back pain
  • previous back surgery

Treatment and study plan

PSU lumbar back support

Device

wear PSU back supprt during doing rubber tapper

Primary outcomes

  1. incidence of low back pain

    Time frame: 6 month, 1 and 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Roland Moris score

    Time frame: 6 month, 1 and 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Prince of Songkla University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Lumbar Support for Low Back Pain Prevention in Rubber Tapper

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 20, 2009
Registry last updated
May 15, 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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