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Evaluation of an exercise program using a smartphone to control low back pain

Development and evaluation of a mobile application for self-management of functionality in patients with low back pain

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-7fpjgmj
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-04-01
Start date
2020-11-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Low back pain

Interventions

The study involved 51 participants with low back pain, of both sexes, with a mean age of 34 years. The participants were divided into a control group (n = 24) which did not undergo any type of interve
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Sponsors

Centro Universitário São Camilo
Lead Sponsor
Centro Universitário São Camilo
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The study included patients with low back pain; aged between 18 and 70 years; BMI (body mass index) between 18-35 kg/m2; both sex; having an Android or IOS smartphone; internet at home

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with restrictions to exercise; undergoing physical therapy treatment; using walking aids; those who had spinal surgery in the last 12 months were not eligible to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improved functionality of patients with low back pain, assessed by the Oswestry Disability Index, based on a statistically significant difference in pre and post-intervention scores.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction of pain in patients with low back pain, assessed by the visual analog scale, based on a statistically significant difference in pre and post-intervention scores.;Improved quality of life for patients with low back pain, assessed by the EQ-5D questionnaire, based on a statistically significant difference in pre and post-intervention scores.

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactPaulo Quemelo

Centro Universitário São Camilo

pquemelo@hotmail.com+5511995444647

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)