Efficacy of movement control exercises versus general exercises on recurrent sub-acute non-specific low back pain in a sub-group of patients with movement control dysfunction

Efficacy of movement control exercises versus general exercises on recurrent sub-acute non-specific low back pain in a sub-group of patients with movement control dysfunction: protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN48684087

Enrollment

Registered

2012-01-18

Start date

2010-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Movement Control Dysfunction within recurrent sub-acute LBP Musculoskeletal Diseases Low back pain

Interventions

There will be approximately 35 participants in each group (movement control exercises versus general exercises). A physical therapist carries out an initial assessment of each participant allocated to

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The aim of the 'rest' inclusion regimen is to sub-classify those patients who have movement dysfunction (MD). The inclusion criteria involves three questionnaires and physical examination. Within the results of the questionnaires the participant should score: 1.1. Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire to be > 5 points 1.2. DEPS 2/6 positive movement control dysfunction test described by Luomajoki et al and not to have Straight Leg Raise (SLR) under 50 degrees positive or any positive sacroiliac-joint pain provocation tests to be eligible to participate in the study. Clinical assessment should indicate that the subject is suitable for active exercise, which is asked within a questionnaire.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Neurological signs (leg weakness) 2. Specific spinal pathology (e.g. malignancy, or inflammatory joint or bone disease) 3. Have undergone back surgery 4. The aim of the measurement of DEPS, TSK and MCAQ is to rule out those patients with LBP of non-mechanical origin, e.g. depression, fear-avoidance and a poor ability to learn exercises 5. The aim of physical examination of SLR and sacroiliac-joint provocation tests is to rule out those patients with mechanical movement impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire measured at baseline, after the 3 months intervention and finally 12 months after the start.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Patient-Specific Functional and Pain Scale (PSFS) 2. Oswestry Disability Index 3. Movement control tests described by Luomajoki et al. 4. The amount of absence from work with a questionnaire 5. The need for other treatment modalities with a questionnaire 6. The need for pain medication with a questionnaire 7. Patient satisfaction with global assessment with a questionnaire Measured at baseline, after the 3 months intervention and finally 12 months after the start.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Patient-Specific Functional and Pain Scale (PSFS) 2. Oswestry Disability Index 3. Movement control tests described by Luomajoki et al. 4. The amount of absence from work with a questionnaire 5. The need for other treatment modalities with a questionnaire 6. The need for pain medication with a questionnaire 7. Patient satisfaction with global assessment with a questionnaire Measured at baseline, after the 3 months intervention and finally 12 months after the start.

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Countries

Finland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 13, 2026