A diagnosis of chronic low back pain of at least 12 weeks' duration, a pain syndrome occurring in the region below the edge of the lower ribs, above the transverse gluteal stripe (horizontal gluteal fold), and between the mid-axillary lines on both sides, usually accompanied by symptoms of pain in one or both lower extremities.
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Interventions
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18-80 years; 2.A diagnosis of chronic low back pain with a duration of at least 12 weeks. A pain syndrome that occurs below the lower rib margins, above the transverse gluteal line (horizontal gluteal fold), and in the area between the mid-axillary lines on both sides, and is usually accompanied by painful symptoms in one or both lower extremities. It can be non-specific (the pain is not related to a definite cause) or specific (e.g. rheumatic diseases, inflammatory diseases, cauda equina syndrome, etc.). Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version); 3.VAS pain intensity score = 30 out of 100 in the past week; 4.Ability to communicate independently in normal language; 5.Willingness to sign informed consent;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Reporting worse pain in other areas; 2.Lumbar spine, lower extremity or abdominal surgery within the past 3 months; 3.Neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, with neurological symptoms that may interfere with pain perception); 4.History of malignancy/cancer, brain surgery or brain tumors; 5.Contraindications to fNIRS scanning (scalp lesions, metal implants, head trauma, etc.); 6.Report retinopathy, eye surgery, or use of photosensitizing drugs;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| VAS BPI;Maximum psoas muscle strength, psoas muscle endurance;Pain threshold;Near infrared (NIR); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| RMDQ Orebor TSK PSQI SF-12 PHQ-9 GAD-7; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University