Central Sensitization Low Back Pain
Conditions
Interventions
intervention group 1:Remote Graded Motor Imagery Therapy
intervention group 2:Clinic offline graded motor imagery therapy
Sponsors
Shanghai University of Sport
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Age range: 20 to 50 years; (2) Duration of symptoms: suffering from chronic low back pain for more than six months; (3) Pain characteristics: the pain is not caused by recent acute trauma and is non-specific, primarily localized in the lumbar region; (4) Treatment history: poor response to conventional physical therapy and pain management within the past six months; (5) Cognitive and physical capabilities: sufficient cognitive and physical ability to adhere to the research protocol, including participation in remote therapy sessions; (6) Technological access and skills: capability to access necessary technology (such as a computer or tablet with internet connection) and possess basic operational skills to participate in remote therapy sessions; (7) Perceptual cognitive assessment: accuracy below 80% on a left/right discrimination test using the "Recognize" application.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Specific spinal pathology; (2) Recent imaging confirming specific lumbar spine pathologies such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis; (3) Surgical history: history of spinal surgery within the past year; (4) Severe mental illness: diagnosed with severe depression, schizophrenia, or other mental health conditions that may hinder participation in therapy; (5) Other significant pain disorders: diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or other chronic pain conditions that might interfere with treatment outcomes; (6) Current high pain level: a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score greater than 7, indicating a high baseline level of pain; (7) Neurological disorders: any condition affecting motor control or sensory perception, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease; (8) Pregnancy: current pregnancy, as it may affect pain perception and physical capabilities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ;Oswestry Disability Index (ODI);Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire (PSQ); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire;Adverse Events in GMI Training;Physical Interferences or Impacts on Online Group Training; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactHaoyu Hu
Shanghai University of Sport
Outcome results
None listed