Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Fustra-Exercise Program in Neck and Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
UKK Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fustra International Oy
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Low Back Pain, Recurrent
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effectiveness of Fustra® exercise program in relieving recurrent pain in the neck or/and back, and thus improve quality of life in female and male office...
Detailed Description
Neck and low back pain (LBP) are the two major reasons for visiting a physician and they cause significant sickness absence from work. Neuromuscular exercise of at least moderate intensity is the only...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 30-50 years
- sedentary "office" worker sitting at least 6 hours per day
- rating of neck pain or low back pain in the past four weeks is at least 3 in 10 point scale (1-10)
- number of pain episodes (neck/back) in the past year is at least 2
Exclusion
- chronic pain (neck/back) defined as continuous pain over 1 year
- serious former neck injury (fracture, surgery, whiplash, protruded disc)
- serious former back injury (fracture, surgery, protruded disc)
- engaged in neuromuscular exercise 3 times a week or more
- engaged in competitive sports
- pregnant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
175 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02235207
Start Date
September 1 2014
End Date
February 1 2016
Last Update
March 11 2016
Active Locations (1)
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UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research
Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland, 33500