Status:

UNKNOWN

High Intensity Training to Improve Diaphragm Functioning in Persons With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Lead Sponsor:

Hasselt University

Collaborating Sponsors:

KU Leuven

Maastricht University

Conditions:

Low Back Pain

Chronic Low-back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate 1) the effects of high intensity training (HIT) compared to moderate intensity training (MIT) on diaphragm muscle strength, -endurance, -fatigue an...

Detailed Description

Low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide with important socio-economic implications. In Belgium, 7 out of 10 persons will suffer from low back pain during their life, and 29% of a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criterian (CNSLBP patients):
  • Dutch-speaking
  • Adults (age 18-65 years)
  • Chronic low back pain (i.e. pain localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain for a period of at least twelve weeks), with a non-specific origin (i.e. pain of a nociceptive mechanical nature, not attributable to a recognizable, known, specific pathology, e.g. infection, tumour, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome, or cauda equina syndrome)
  • Exclusion Criteria (CNSLBP patients):
  • History of spinal fusion
  • A musculoskeletal disorder aside from chronic nonspecific low back pain that could affect the correct execution of the therapy program
  • Baseline characteristics that could affect the evaluation of the outcomes (a pacemaker, a chronic obstructive respiratory disorder, or known balance/vestibular problems)
  • Severe comorbidities (e.g., paresis or sensory disturbances of neurological origin, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Ongoing compensation claims
  • Negative advice from the general practitioner regarding sports medical screening
  • Pregnancy
  • Persons that are not able to attend regular appointments
  • Inclusion Criteria (healthy volunteers):
  • Dutch-speaking
  • Adults (age 18-65 years)
  • No acute or chronic complaints
  • Exclusion Criteria (healthy volunteers):
  • History of spinal fusion
  • Baseline characteristics that could affect the evaluation of the outcomes (a pacemaker, a chronic obstructive respiratory disorder, or known balance/vestibular problems)
  • Severe comorbidities (e.g., paresis or sensory disturbances of neurological origin, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Ongoing compensation claims
  • Negative advice from the general practitioner regarding sports medical screening
  • Pregnancy

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    August 22 2022

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    November 1 2025

    Estimated Enrollment :

    64 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT05384457

    Start Date

    August 22 2022

    End Date

    November 1 2025

    Last Update

    October 6 2022

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    Hasselt University

    Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium, 3590