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YOga for Patients with Chronic BACK Pain and Poor PROgnosis
Led by Federal University of Minas Gerais · Updated on 2025-03-17
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
209 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of yoga for patients with chronic low back pain and high risk of poor prognosis. The main question it aims to answer is: \- In patients with back pain and high risk of poor prognosis, what is the effectiveness of yoga plus education on reducing pain and disability compared to a control group receiving education alone? A total of 110 patients with chronic low back pain and classified as high risk of poor prognosis according to the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (i.e. score ≥ 50 points out of 100) will be recruited for this study. Participants will be randomized into two groups: yoga and control. The yoga group will receive a 3-month course of yoga program consisting of two sessions per week and 3 educational classes. The control group will receive 3 educational classes over a 12-week period. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, at post-intervention (i.e. 3-months post randomization) and at 6-month follow up (i.e. 6-months post randomization).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
YOga for Patients with Chronic BACK Pain and Poor PROgnosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Have chronic nonspecific low back pain lasting at least 3 months, with or without leg pain
- Score 50 points or more on the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire
- Have an average back pain intensity of 3 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Have serious spine problems such as tumors, fractures, or inflammatory diseases
- Have nerve root compromise with at least two signs like weakness, reflex change, or sensation loss
- Have had previous spinal surgery
- Are pregnant or gave birth within the last 3 months
- Have medical conditions preventing physical activity, such as serious cardiovascular, kidney, or neurological diseases
- Have other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement or participation in yoga within the last year
- Currently receiving other physical activity-based treatments like Pilates, physical therapy, or aquatic exercise
- Have insufficient Portuguese literacy to complete study questionnaires and instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
IPSEMG - Instituto de Previdência dos Servidores do Estado de Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 30130-110
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Rafael Z Pinto, PhD
CONTACT
S
Simone M Nunes, MSc
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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