Tactile acuity training for patients with chronic low back pain

Tactile acuity training for patients with chronic low back pain: A pilot randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN98118082

Enrollment

Registered

2012-02-06

Start date

2012-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Chronic low back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Low back pain

Interventions

Tactile acuity training in the lower back region versus Sham Tactile Acuity (palcebo/control) Placebo (control group) The placebo intervention will be delivered on three occasions in the physiotherap

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. More than 18 years of age 2. Pain duration of more than 6 months 3. Non-specific low back pain with or without leg pain 4. No red flags indicating potential serious pathology 5. No clinical signs of peripheral neuropathy such as: 5.1. Reduced muscle power 5.2. Loss of sensation or loss of reflex

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Not having an informal carer (friend/relative) willing to facilitate with the home program 2. Being unable to write/speak English 3. Have learning difficulties or are not capable of giving consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Pain (Numerical Rating Scale) 2. Function (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Qualitative feedback about the intervention via interviews & focus groups	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 21, 2026