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Comparative effectiveness study of Baduanjin versus physical therapy for middle-aged and elderly population with low back pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Comparative effectiveness study of Baduanjin versus physical therapy for middle-aged and elderly population with low back pain: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400080329
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-01-26
Start date
2024-02-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-28

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

Conditions

low back pain

Interventions

Baduanjin group:50 minute of Baduanjin, twice a week, lasting for 12 weeks.
physical therapy group:10 minutes of warm-up, 30 minutes of phisical therapy, and 10 minutes of relaxation, twice a week, lasting for 12 weeks

Sponsors

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 30-80 years old, able to speak Chinese and complete questionnaire surveys In the past 6 months, at least half of the time has been experiencing back pain. Willing to complete a 12 week study, including two weekly exercise sessions. If patients accept physical therapy intervention, they are willing to give up Baduanjin or other new formal exercise plans before the completion of the study If patients choose Baduanjin, they are willing to give up physiotherapy or other new formal exercise plans before the research is completed Able to understand the learning process and complete the entire course Volunteer to participate in the experiment and sign an informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: In the past 6 months, patients have used Baduanjin or other similar methods, such as Taijiquan and Yoga, because they all have the same principles Any other diagnostic disease known to cause LBP symptoms, such as inflammatory arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, such as Sciatica, Spinal stenosis, lumbar disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, recent vertebral fracture, etc. Receive LBP guided physical therapy within half a year, including stretching, Strength training, motion control training, etc. Pain in other parts of the body is greater than low back pain History of lumbar surgery There are other disabling conditions that may confuse the therapeutic effect. For example, having moderate to severe depressive symptoms [Hamilton Depression Scale score = 17]. Sign up for any other clinical trials within the past 30 days Have a history of drug and alcohol abuse Plan to permanently relocate from the area during the trial period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain level;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Functional performance (Oswestry Disability Index);Modified Romberg Balance Test;Montreal Cognitive Assessment;Hamilton Depression Scale;Geriatric Anxiety Inventory;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;The General Health Questionnaire;Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia;Monthly Healthcare Expenses;Activities of Daily Living;Adverse Events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactBingwen Wang

Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital

1598721731@qq.com+86 152 6379 3875

Outcome results

None listed

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