Status:
COMPLETED
Pain Education for Patients With Low Back Pain in Nepal: A Feasibility Study
Lead Sponsor:
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Otago
University of Washington
Conditions:
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a full randomized clinical trial for assessing the effects of pain education as an intervention for patients with LBP in a physiotherapy...
Detailed Description
This is a feasibility study that is being performed to determine if a full randomized controlled trial (RCT) can be successfully conducted and if it should be conducted. The definition of a feasibilit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Nonspecific LBP (LBP other than those excluded, see exclusion criteria below),
- any duration with pain,
- pain primarily localized between T12 and gluteal folds,
- age 18 years or older,
- average pain intensity reported as moderate, or severe, or very severe on a PROMIS five- point PROMIS Pain Intensity Short-form Scale over the past week,
- is a Nepalese and is able to understand and speak Nepali fluently.
Exclusion
- Participants with likely specific causes of LBP will be excluded using a triage procedure as suggested by Bardin and colleagues,
- having history of prolonged use of corticosteroid,
- history of malignancy,
- recent history of fever or chills,
- history of other diseases associated with compromise in immune system,
- history of recent spinal surgery or dental procedures,
- history of recent history of trauma to spine or a spine fracture,
- history of bladder and bowel dysfunction,
- history of perineal or saddle anaesthesia,
- history of weakness of lower extremity or loss of sensation in lower extremity. -
- current pregnancy,
- history of diagnosed mental health conditions (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder) that would limit successful participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 16 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03387228
Start Date
February 16 2018
End Date
April 30 2018
Last Update
May 31 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Sahara Physiotherapy Hospital
Kathmandu, Nepal, 44613