Online Mindfulness and Movement Program for Adults with Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Sciatica

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating a multicomponent mindfulness and movement program called Move-MORE designed for patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy, a condition causing pain, weakness, and numbness in the lower limbs often known as sciatica. The study aims to develop this non-invasive, non-drug treatment by combining mindfulness training, gentle physical activity, and motivational interviewing to help manage pain and improve function. The study will assess the programs feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects on pain, disability, and psychological factors. Participants will engage in the Move-MORE program remotely, attending weekly virtual classes for eight weeks. The program includes mindfulness practice, physical activity, and motivational interviewing based on self-determination theory. Between sessions, participants will track their home practice, pain levels, and any adverse events through daily surveys. The intervention is specifically tailored for those with lumbosacral radiculopathy, using feedback from patients and physicians to guide program design. During the study, participants will complete online surveys at baseline, midpoint, post-intervention, and three-month follow-up, including daily pain ratings via ecological momentary assessment. They will wear an activity monitor continuously to measure movement and undergo quantitative sensory testing to assess pain sensitivity. At the end, participants will share their experiences in interviews to help refine the program. The primary outcome measured is disability related to back pain, with additional assessments of pain characteristics and satisfaction.

A Multicomponent Intervention for Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: Move-MORE