Low back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Randomisation will not occur in this feasibility trial as the aim is to test the methods etc. The feasibility trial will use the proposed experimental arm for the full study to test the feasibility of
Sponsors
University of Birmingham
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female patients, aged >18 years 2. Non-specific LBP +/- leg pain requiring medication advice and drug prescription on assessment 3. Classified as Moderate risk using the STarT Back Tool (classified as potentially benefiting from medicines and active physiotherapy treatment) 4. Able to read/communicate in English (due to funding restrictions for interpreters and translators limited in the inclusion of participant speaking other languages) 5. Capable of following the demands inherent of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Signs of lumbar nerve root compression 2. Red Flags including potential spinal fracture, inflammatory disease, infection or malignancy 3. Spinal stenosis 4. Suspicion of or confirmed corda equine syndrome 5. Does not have capacity to consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at 6 and 12 weeks: 1. Overall pain, measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) 2. Disability, assessed using the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at 6 and 12 weeks: 1. Health-related quality of life, measured using EQ5D 2. Kinesiophobia, measured using the Tampa scale 3. Physical activity/sedentary behaviour, measured using accelerometers 4. Sleep, measured using accelerometers 5. Return to work (days) 6. Prescription utilisation (number of occasions) 7. Number of appointments with other healthcare professionals about this episode of LBP | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactTimothy Noblet
Outcome results
None listed