Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation Modalities in Physical Therapy in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Haifa
Collaborating Sponsors:
Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Low back pain (LBP), a common disorder, causes disability, functional decline and high health care costs. Patient care programs include specific exercises for promoting function and improving health. ...
Detailed Description
The study will include 60 patients complaining of chronic nonspecific LBP over a 6 month period of time and referred for physical therapy treatment. They will undergo a routine physical examination an...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Main complaint of nonspecific LBP over a 3 month period
- Possess a smartphone, e-mail and the understanding of using these tools for viewing videos.
Exclusion
- Signs or symptoms of possible malignancy are present, such as unexplained weight loss, slight or no reduction of pain while in a recumbent position or subjects were not screened prior to referral to physical therapy.
- two or more of the following signs are present on physical examination: lower extremity weakness in a myotome distribution, decreased sensation in a dermatomal distribution, altered lower extremity deep tendon reflexes, pathological reflexes, a positive straight leg raise (SLR) test, crossed SLR or femoral nerve stretch test.
- Symptoms began immediately after a significant trauma (motor vehicle accident, fall from a height) and subjects were not been screened for possible fractures.
- Physical therapy or chiropractic treatment for LBP was provided during the 6 months prior to participation in the study or are currently being treated.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03756740
Start Date
November 1 2019
End Date
October 1 2021
Last Update
November 15 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University of Haifa
Haifa, Israel