None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a parallel-group, online randomised controlled trial (RCT) designed to evaluate the effect of intervention videos that provide evidence-based information on people’s beliefs and pain self-efficacy regarding the management of low back pain (LBP), compared to an attention control video. Participants will be randomised to watch either an intervention or attention control video before completing a simple 5- to 8-minute survey in a single sitting. Target sample size: 440 participants
Interventions
The intervention consists of two educational videos (approximately two minutes each) that provide evidence-based information on LBP management. The information in these videos was derived from international clinical practice guidelines on LBP management. The messages include information on the benign nature of LBP (e.g., pain does not equal harm), advice to stay active, and the appropriate use of referrals and medications.
Participants view the assigned video embedded directly within the onlin
The intervention consists of two educational videos (approximately two minutes each) that provide evidence-based information on LBP management. The information in these videos was derived from international clinical practice guidelines on LBP management. The messages include information on the benign nature of LBP (e.g., pain does not equal harm), advice to stay active, and the appropriate use of referrals and medications. Participants view the assigned video embedded directly within the online survey platform immediately following enrollment, requiring no external links or software. The intervention is delivered in a single continuous sitting. To ensure fidelity, the survey platform utilises a logic timer that restricts the "Next" button until the full duration of the video has elapsed. This ensures participants remain exposed to the content for the required duration before completing outcome measures. Upon completion of the survey, participants are provided access to all study videos (intervention and control) for educational purposes; adherence to this optional post-survey viewing is not monitored.
Sponsors
The George Institute for Global Health
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Participants were included if they: - Were aged 18 years or older; - Were currently residing in Australia; - Reported current low back pain (LBP) or a history of LBP in the past 12 months lasting at least 24 hours. This included episodes managed with or without healthcare consultation;
Exclusion criteria
Have been told by a health professional that their LBP is due to cancer, or fracture, or an autoimmune condition such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Outcome results
None listed