Status:
COMPLETED
Shortwave Diathermy and Pilates Exercises in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness of the association of Shortwave Diathermy and Pilates exercises in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain, on the reduction of pain, func...
Detailed Description
The drawing of the study will be a prospective, randomized controlled trial and double-blind with quantitative approach. Study participants 36 subjects diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pai...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- individuals diagnosed with chronic non-specific low back pain for a period of more than 3 months, without irradiation for lower limbs;
- who present pain intensity greater than 3 points in the Numerical Pain Scale;
- to sign the Free and Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion
- BMI\> 30;
- previous surgeries in the spine;
- severe spinal affection (tumors, infection, unconsolidated or vicious consolidation fractures, inflammatory diseases);
- rheumatic disease;
- contraindication to performing the exercises according to the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines;
- degenerative or inflammatory joint and other body segments;
- patients who are in labor litigation;
- pregnancy;
- patients who are undergoing other type of physiotherapeutic or drug treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 6 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04048902
Start Date
March 6 2018
End Date
September 30 2020
Last Update
October 5 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy of University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil, 05360-160