Spine Biomechanics during Functional Activities in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Feasibility Study

Spine Biomechanics during Functional Activities in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Pilot Feasibility Study - SpineBiomechLBP

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00012538

Enrollment

Registered

2017-07-17

Start date

2018-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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

Conditions

M54.5

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with chronic low back pain will be invited for the assessments in the movement laboratory. These include the completion of two questionnaires regarding pain and function, a standard

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients: - Chronic non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months - Aged between 18 and 60 years Healthy individuals: - Healthy and free of pain - Aged between 18 and 60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: General: - Body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2 - Specific spinal pathology or nerve root pain - Neuromuscular disorders affecting gait and posture - Injuries to the locomotor system which led to persistent deformities - Inability to follow procedures due to psychological disorders - Females: anamnestically known pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Spinal curvature angles as well as segmental loading and muscle forces assessed during daily activities using a VICON motion capture system and complex musculoskeletal simulations. Primary outcome parameters will be assessed once in patients and twice (initial and follow-up visits) in healthy individuals.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- Spinal curvature angles assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP as well as in healthy individuals using the Epionics SPINE system. - Lower extremity kinematics assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP and in healthy individuals using the myon aktos-t system as well as a VICON motion capture system. - Clinical outcome measures: Level of disability (ODI), pain level (VAS) as well as maximum joint range of motion and strength of the major muscle groups Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed once in patients and twice (initial and follow-up visits) in healthy individuals.	—

Measure

Time frame

- Spinal curvature angles assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP as well as in healthy individuals using the Epionics SPINE system. - Lower extremity kinematics assessed during daily activities in patients with CLBP and in healthy individuals using the myon aktos-t system as well as a VICON motion capture system. - Clinical outcome measures: Level of disability (ODI), pain level (VAS) as well as maximum joint range of motion and strength of the major muscle groups Secondary outcome parameters will be assessed once in patients and twice (initial and follow-up visits) in healthy individuals.

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Countries

Switzerland

Contacts

Public ContactStefan Schmid

Bern University of Applied Sciences, Health Division

stefan.schmid(at)bfh.ch+41 31 848 37 96

Outcome results

None listed

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