Obesity/Overweight Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: use of mobile App (se ca ide App) for education and exercise, and use of a pamphlet on low back pain management
Control group: only providing the above pamphlet
Sponsors
Yoshimoto Takahiko
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Workers between the ages of 40 and 64 Capable of walking independently Receiving specific health guidance Experienced low back pain in the past month Mobile App can be operated from a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients presenting the following symptoms/signs: - Low back pain unrelated to time or activity - Chest pain - History of malignancy, steroid therapy (intravenous or oral), HIV infection - Weight loss of 5% or more within the past month - Extensive neurological symptoms - Fever of 37.5 degree celsius or higher Diabetes Pregnant or planning to become pregnant Radiculopathy Receiving strong opioids Undergoing nerve block therapy Having a history of lumbar spine surgery within the past year Considerable suspected psychosocial factors Having difficulty understanding Japanese Any other individuals deemed inappropriate for inclusion in this study by the principal investigator or participating researchers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Global Impression of Change | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Low back pain intensity (NRS) Work productivity (WPAI) Self-efficacy (PSEQ-SF) Body weight Waist circumference Physical activity Exercise habits Status of visiting medical institutions for low back pain Health Behaviors that have been habitual | — |
Contacts
Public ContactTakahiko Yoshimoto
Showa Medical University
Outcome results
None listed