Skip to content

A study of the efficacy of tele-tai chi versus physical therapy interventions in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

A study of the efficacy of tele-tai chi versus physical therapy interventions in patients with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300073786
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-07-20
Start date
2023-07-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic low back pain

Interventions

Sponsors

Shanghai University of Sport
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1) Aged between 18 and 70, able to speak Chinese and complete the questionnaire; 2) The lower back pain is located between the lower margin of the costal arch and the hip stripes, with or without lower limb radiation pain; 3) The low back pain has been present for at least 3 months and has been present for at least half of the time in the past 6 months; 4) The average pain degree is moderate or above (digital pain Assessment Scale, 3 =NRS=8); 5) Functional limitation due to low back pain (Roland-Morris Dysfunction Survey Scale RMDQ=5 points); 6) Normal cognitive function, able to understand the learning process, and able to complete the entire course of learning; 7) Able to normally use or assist in the operation of smart equipment; 8) Have 2 square meters of space, and voluntarily participate and sign the electronic informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: 1) subjects who have regularly practiced tai chi, yoga, or qigong in the past six months for the purpose of treating low back pain; 2) idiopathic low back pain with pathologic and/or histologic structural changes (e.g., sciatica, spinal stenosis, severe scoliosis, lumbar disc herniation, ankylosing spondylitis, lumbar spondylolisthesis, spinal fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, severe myofibromyalgia, etc.); 3) the presence of serious underlying disease (e.g., malignant tumors, infections, unstable cardiovascular disease, and visceral disease); 4) the presence of pain greater than low back pain in other parts of the body; 5) a history of low back surgery; 6) the presence of other disabling conditions that may interfere with the effectiveness of the intervention; 7) a history of drug and alcohol abuse; and 8) contraindications to exercise.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Rating Scale;Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Short-Form 12;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Pain Anxiety Symptoms Scale;Pain Catastrophizing Scale;Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire;General Perceived Self-efficacy Scale;Self-Rating Anxiety Scale;Self-rating depression scale;International Physical Activity Questionnaire;Standing on one leg with eyes closed;30-second sit-to-stand test;Minimum Clinically Important Difference;Global Perceived Effect;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhu Dong

Shanghai University of Sport

zhudong@sus.edu.cn+86 137 0193 7457

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026