non-specific low back pain (LBP) with high levels of central sensitization. central sensitization
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: History of low back pain for at least 3 months as defined by the US National Institutes of Health as non-specific low back pain. Having an average pain intensity between 3 and 7 at the time of study entry Having a score of 40 or higher on the Central Sensitivity Questionnaire No pain medication for 48 hours prior to assessment and intervention. No abnormalities in skin sensation. Scoring above 23 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having intervertebral disc problems and nerve involvement (such as disc herniation, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and radiculopathy) and a history of any related surgery History of cardiovascular, respiratory, rheumatic, neurological, malignancy, and infection diseases Pain intensity higher than 7 and lower than 3 based on VAS on the day of the test Pregnancy Body mass index (BMI) higher than 25 kilograms per square meter Vision and hearing impairment Having a confirmed disorder of the vestibular and balance system Unwillingness to continue cooperation Inability to learn and correctly execute an exercise program Missing the inclusion criteria for the treatment period
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Central Sensitization Questionnaire. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Central Sensitivity Questionnaire, Persianized version.;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Algometer.;Pain. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: VAS.;Pain Catastrophizing. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the Pain Catastrophizing Questionnaire.;TSK Questionnaire. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the TSK Questionnaire.;Oswestry Disability. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire.;Electromyographic activity of trunk muscles. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Surface Electromyography device. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tarbiat Modares University