Evaluation of the effect of patient-led goal-setting approach in combination with pain neuroscience training or manual therapy in patients with chronic low back pain

Comparison the effect of patient-led goal setting with pain neuroscience education and Manual therapy in Patients with chronic low back pain.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210927052616N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-11-03

Start date

2021-10-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-01

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Conditions

chronic low back pain. Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: patient-led goal setting group with Manual therapy. The goal-setting approach will be conducted over the course of 2 months through a one-hour face-to-face session

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a history of nonspecific low back pain Minimum duration of low back pain is 3 months They reported pain intensity with 4 out of 11 points in the NRS questionnaire and at least 20 points in the QBPDS.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Spinal surgery report in the last 12 months Severe osteoporosis Signs and symptoms reported from serious pathology Spondyloarthritis Spondylolisthesis Spinal canal stenosis Traumatic spinal cord injury such as a fracture or car accident Spinal dislocation Spinal cord metastasis Has symptoms of Cauda Equina syndrome Structural scoliosis Pregnancy History of seizures, epilepsy, stroke or head injuries Taking medications for patients with mental health problems

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Numerical Rating Scale.;Kinesophobia. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Tampa Scale For Kinesiophobia.;Fear Avoidance Beliefs. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnare.;Disability. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Qubec Back Pain Disability Scale.;Quality Of Life. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: SF_36 Scale.;Anxiety. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Depression. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Stress. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Pain Self-efficacy. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnare.;Central Sensitivity Inventory. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Central Sensitization Inventory.;Catastrophic pain. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain intensity. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Numerical Rating Scale.;Kinesophobia. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Tampa Scale For Kinesiophobia.;Fear Avoidance Beliefs. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnare.;Disability. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Qubec Back Pain Disability Scale.;Quality Of Life. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: SF_36 Scale.;Anxiety. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Depression. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Stress. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Depression Anxiety Stress Scale.;Pain Self-efficacy. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnare.;Central Sensitivity Inventory. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4 and 12 months after the end of interventions. Method of measurement: Central Sensitization Inventory.;Catastrophic pain. Timepoint: First at the beginning of the work, 2 months after treatment, 4

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSahar Soheili

Kharazmi University

std_saharsoheili75@khu.c.ir+98 21 2237 2624

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 10, 2026