Non specific low back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
1. Participatory ergonomics
2. Graded activity
3. Usual care
Sponsors
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (The Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Workers on sick leave for 2 to 6 weeks due to non specific low back pain.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Specific causes of low back pain: 1.1. Herniated discs with pareses 1.2. Paralysis 1.3. Spinal tumour 1.4. Spinal fracture 1.5. Ankylosing spondilitis 1.6. Spinal stenosis 1.7. Spondylolisthesis 1.8. Specific rheumatological diseases 1.9. Pregnancy 2. Serious psychiatric disorders 3. Legal conflict at work 4. Sick-listed due to low back pain less than one month prior to the current episode of sick leave
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Return to work. Outcome measures are assessed before randomisation (after 2 - 6 weeks on sick leave) and 12 weeks, 26 weeks and 52 weeks after first day of sick leave. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures: 1. Pain intensity 2. Functional status 3. General improvement Intermediate variables: 1. Kinesiophobia 2. Pain coping Cost-effectiveness analysis: 1. Direct and indirect costs due to low back pain Outcome measures are assessed before randomisation (after 2 - 6 weeks on sick leave) and 12 weeks, 26 weeks and 52 weeks after first day of sick leave. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed