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Contribution of the Podiatrist-Posturologist in Evaluating the Link Between Balance Measurements and Pain in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Led by University Hospital, Lille · Updated on 2025-08-24
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying chronic low back pain, a common cause of disability with unclear causes in most cases. This study aims to better understand the relationship between body balance measurements and the pain experienced by patients. By identifying specific postural patterns linked to pain, movement issues, and fear of movement, the study hopes to improve diagnosis and treatment for people with chronic low back pain. The study involves measuring stabilometric parameters, which assess balance and posture, in patients with chronic low back pain. These measurements will be taken with eyes open and closed to evaluate their link to pain levels, movement of the lower back, fear of movement, and quality of life. The research does not involve treatment but focuses on detailed balance and pain assessments. Participants will undergo tests measuring their postural stability and pain levels at the start of the study. Researchers will analyze correlations between balance data and pain, fear, and quality of life. The study includes reproducibility checks of these measurements to ensure accuracy. Participants must be able to communicate in French and provide informed consent. The study lasts from June 2024 to June 2026.
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Brief Title
Contribution of the Podiatrist-Posturologist in the Evaluation of the Link Between the Stabilometric Parameters and the Pain Felt in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Suffering from chronic low back pain lasting at least three months
- Ability to understand and communicate in French
- Providing informed, signed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of clinical signs of nerve compression or radicular pain
- History of inflammatory joint diseases like ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Previous lumbar spine surgery
- Multi-level disc disease shown on MRI (more than 2 levels)
- Lumbar spine instability confirmed by imaging
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Visual impairment
- Neurological or orthopedic disorders affecting balance
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo balance and pain evaluations to assess stabilometric parameters and their correlation with chronic low back pain.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Baseline assessments only
Participants are observed to assess reproducibility of stabilometric measurements and correlations with pain, kinesiophobia, and quality of life.
No additional visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Service de neurologie CH de Valenciennes
Valenciennes, France, 59300
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Research Team
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Frédéric VISEUX
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