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Conditions
Brief summary
The recent availability of low cost wearable sensors provides the research community with a rich opportunity to expand knowledge about the movement and activity of both healthy people and those suffering from a range of chronic conditions. This area is of particular interest in the management of so-called lifestyle diseases where activity is encouraged as a key component of both prevention and treatment. This study is designed to further the understanding of specific physical movements and activity in people with non-specific low back pain. The study will assess 40 people with low back pain on 2 separate occasions to measure a range of bio-psycho-social factors that are typically impacted by this condition. The study will develop our understanding of the relationship between these factors, specifically comparing commonly-used (but subjective) outcome measures to the objective outcomes provided by portable sensors.
Interventions
Subjective and objective measures of low back pain and movement will be utilised in patients with chronic low back pain. 2 ViMove sensors are placed on the patient's back by the treating physiotherapist. Physio's will receive a training session (at an early time) to ensure proper sensor placement and adherence to protocols. 1 sensor is in-line with the posterior superior iliac spine, and the other is on the thoracic spine. Both are placed according to a protocol+guide. Initial assessment session: Whilst wearing ViMove sensors in clinic, patients will perform a set of back extension, flexion, and lateral flexion movements. This set will be repeated 5 times. This assessment is referred to as a ViMove live low back assessment and takes approximately 10-15 minutes total. Participants do not need to do anything with the sensors, as they are attached using disposable adhesives. Participants will also be asked to complete a questionnaire package which contains all subjective measures. Once the in-clinic assessments and questionnaires are completed, participants will leave the clinic whilst still wearing the sensors and will go about their day. Sensors will monitor the participants low back movements, in what is referred to as ViMove low back monitoring. Sensors will be worn for approximately 6-10 hours outside of the clinic. Sensors can be returned directly to the clinic, or can be mailed back, This will be outlined to the participant This same procedure (live assessment, questionnaires, monitoring) will be repeated at a follow-up date 8 weeks later. Patients will not receive any interventions as part of this trial, and will be treated according to the management plan of their treating physician.
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Adults aged over 18 and < 65 2. Low Back pain for > 3 months 3. Pain score (as measured by a Numeric Rating Scale [NRS]) at baseline = or > 3 4. Able to provide informed consent 5. Does not meet any of the exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
1. Acute back pain (< 3 months) 2. Performance of assessment protocol is contraindicated for the participant 3. Illness or injury other than lower back pain that impacts upon function or causes disability or an inability to move independently. 4. Is pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study 5. Participants with a severe hearing impairment or inability to follow verbal instructions. 6. Significant medical or psychological abnormalities/conditions, a history of substance abuse or recent history of a medical-surgical intervention that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere either with the ability to complete the study or the assessments. 7. Known allergy skin reaction to tapes and plasters. 8. Participant who is currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device study 9. Inability to comply with study requirements or complete questionnaires in English independently.