M54.5
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: The first intervention group (IG1) receives physical therapy in the Human Movement practice in combination with the Nola app
Group 2: The second intervention group (IG2) is provided with the
Sponsors
Hochschule für Gesundheit
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Diagnosis low back pain (ICD M54.5) - Complaints subacute or chronic (>6 weeks) - Access to a smartphone or tablet for Nola app use - Sufficient knowledge of the German language - Comprehension/cognitive capacity to understand the study information and to give informed consent for study participation - Age = 18 years - Willingness to travel to the Human Movement focal practice in Essen, Germany, during the intervention period in case of assignment to IG1 (physio + app)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Pain diagnoses other than M54.5 - Complaints <6 weeks - Low back pain with causes requiring treatment (e.g., fractures or tumors) or other physical complaints or illnesses that do not allow physical training to be performed - Insufficient skills in handling a smartphone and app download and use - Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity and pain-related disability assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). To assess pain intensity (NRS), the current pain intensity at rest and on exertion as well as the average and maximum pain intensity during the last 4 weeks. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-related quality of life (SF 12), pain-related fear of movement (TSK), pain catastrophizing (PSC), pain knowledge (NPQ), long-term impairment (StarTBack), subjective perception of change (PGIC), stance stability (force plate), and trunk muscle maximum strength (Isokinet). | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactKatharina Trompeter
Hochschule für Gesundheit Bochum
Outcome results
None listed