Status:
UNKNOWN
Cognitive Functional Therapy Compared With Sham-treatment for Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Chronic Low-back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Chronic low back pain is a public health problem, and there is strong evidence that it is associated with a complex interaction of biopsychosocial factors. Cognitive functional therapy (CFT) is a prom...
Detailed Description
The aim of the current study is to investigate the efficacy of Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) compared with a sham-intervention (sham photobiomodulation + neutral talking), for pain intensity and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 to 60 years;
- Current episode of CLBP lasting more than 3 months (including cases with pain in the lower limbs);
- Seeking primary clinical care for at least 6 weeks ago for this episode of low back pain;
- Primary pain located between T12 and the gluteal folds;
- Pain intensity equal to or greater than 4 on the 0-10 numerical pain scale;
- Pain caused by certain postures, activities and movements;
- Score greater than 14% on the Oswestry Disability Index;
- And be able to speak and understand Portuguese well to complete the questionnaires.
Exclusion
- Classification in red flags (neoplastic diseases or tumors in the spine, inflammatory diseases, infections and fractures);
- Leg pain as a primary problem (eg nerve root compression or disc prolapse with active radiculopathy, or lumbar stenosis);
- Previous physiotherapy treatments (less than six months before the evaluation period);
- History of spine surgery;
- Pregnancy;
- Rheumatological / inflammatory disease;
- Progressive neurological disease.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 17 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
152 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04518891
Start Date
May 17 2021
End Date
December 1 2023
Last Update
May 10 2022
Active Locations (1)
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University of Sao Paulo
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, 14049-900