The Effects of a Walking Intervention to Manage the Symptom Clusters of Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, and Depression in Middle-Aged Women with Chronic Back Pain

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0009793

Enrollment

Registered

2024-09-20

Start date

2024-10-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-11-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : Intervention Duration: 8 weeks ? Intervention Group: Participants will start with at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity walking per day, following the 2020 WHO guidelines, which recom

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants will be recruited and selected based on eligibility criteria, and the study will proceed only with those who meet the criteria, understand the purpose of the study, and agree to participate. (1) Inclusion Criteria: Women aged 40-65 years with low back pain lasting for more than 12 weeks Individuals with an average low back pain score of 4 or higher on the NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) within the past 7 days and no issues with physical activities such as walking Individuals experiencing a symptom cluster of fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression Individuals capable of using a smartphone application

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (2) Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who are medically restricted from physical activity (e.g., cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, and other medical conditions) Individuals who experience severe pain during walking or are unable to engage in social or daily activities due to low back pain, such as those who have retired because of the condition Individuals who are already participating in a regular exercise program or walking for more than 30 minutes at least 3 times a week Individuals with communication or comprehension difficulties that hinder their ability to participate in the study or follow study procedures Individuals who are unable to wear a smartwatch due to an allergic reaction to nickel or other reasons

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Health related quality of life;the Symptom Clusters of Fatigue, Sleep Disturbance, and Depression;pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Heart rate vaiability;step count	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactTaekyeong Lee

Pusan National University

leetk79@naver.com+82-51-510-8336

Outcome results