Status:
UNKNOWN
High Intensity Training to Improve Diaphragm Functioning in Persons With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Hasselt University
Collaborating Sponsors:
KU Leuven
Maastricht University
Conditions:
Low Back Pain
Chronic Low-back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate 1) the effects of high intensity training (HIT) compared to moderate intensity training (MIT) on diaphragm muscle strength, -endurance, -fatigue an...
Detailed Description
Low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide with important socio-economic implications. In Belgium, 7 out of 10 persons will suffer from low back pain during their life, and 29% of a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criterian (CNSLBP patients):
- Dutch-speaking
- Adults (age 18-65 years)
- Chronic low back pain (i.e. pain localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain for a period of at least twelve weeks), with a non-specific origin (i.e. pain of a nociceptive mechanical nature, not attributable to a recognizable, known, specific pathology, e.g. infection, tumour, osteoporosis, fracture, structural deformity, inflammatory disorder, radicular syndrome, or cauda equina syndrome)
- Exclusion Criteria (CNSLBP patients):
- History of spinal fusion
- A musculoskeletal disorder aside from chronic nonspecific low back pain that could affect the correct execution of the therapy program
- Baseline characteristics that could affect the evaluation of the outcomes (a pacemaker, a chronic obstructive respiratory disorder, or known balance/vestibular problems)
- Severe comorbidities (e.g., paresis or sensory disturbances of neurological origin, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Ongoing compensation claims
- Negative advice from the general practitioner regarding sports medical screening
- Pregnancy
- Persons that are not able to attend regular appointments
- Inclusion Criteria (healthy volunteers):
- Dutch-speaking
- Adults (age 18-65 years)
- No acute or chronic complaints
- Exclusion Criteria (healthy volunteers):
- History of spinal fusion
- Baseline characteristics that could affect the evaluation of the outcomes (a pacemaker, a chronic obstructive respiratory disorder, or known balance/vestibular problems)
- Severe comorbidities (e.g., paresis or sensory disturbances of neurological origin, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Ongoing compensation claims
- Negative advice from the general practitioner regarding sports medical screening
- Pregnancy
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 22 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05384457
Start Date
August 22 2022
End Date
November 1 2025
Last Update
October 6 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Hasselt University
Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium, 3590