Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
This is a double-blind randomized clinical trial, in which the researcher responsible for the evaluations will not know which group the participants will be allocated to, nor will the participants kno
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Sponsors
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Eligibility
Age
30 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes, aged between 30 and 59 years, with a report of low back pain for more than 3 months, in addition to a minimum score of 3 points on the END and 37 points on the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (ETC).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Regular practice in the last 6 months of any physical exercise program or sport; individuals with a history of fracture or surgical procedure in the lumbar spine; diagnosis of herniated disc with neurological repercussions; having undergone physical therapy treatment in the last month or previously with electrotherapeutic currents; use of analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs or muscle relaxants in the last week; cancer diagnosis; pregnancy; presence of severe cardiovascular dysfunctions; medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia or other chronic pain in the lower limbs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity after 10 sessions. Assessed using the Numerical Pain Scale. This is to determine whether the treatment has a significant impact on reducing the participants' pain intensity after 10 sessions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity, 3 months after the end of training. Assessed using the Numerical Pain Scale. This is to determine whether the treatment has a significant impact on reducing the participants' pain intensity after 10 sessions and whether this reduction is maintained 3 months after the end of the treatment, indicating the effectiveness and sustainability of the results;Disability, after 10 sessions and 3 months after the end of training. Assessed using the Rolland Morris Disability Questionnaire. To assess whether the intervention has a significant impact on reducing participants' functional disability.;Perceived improvement after 10 sessions and 3 months after the end of training. Assessed using the Global Perceived Effect Scale. To assess whether there is a significant perception of improvement between the two time evaluations, indicating the impact and sustainability of the improvements perceived after the training.;Catastrophizing, after 10 sessions. Assessed by the Catastrophic Thoughts about Pain Scale. It is to determine whether there is a significant reduction in participants' catastrophic thoughts after the intervention, indicating an improvement in chronic pain management. ;Kinesiophobia, after 10 sessions. Assessed using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. To assess whether the treatment made any difference to movement avoidance.;Skin impedance, after 10 sessions, will be assessed by bioimpedance. Evaluate whether there is a difference in the patient's skin impedance after treatment. ;Functional capacity after 10 sessions. Assessed by the 6-minute step test. To assess whether or not there was an improvement in functional capacity after the ten sessions.;Start Back Screening Tool, to assess whether the intervention has a significant impact on reducing low back pain and improving participants' functionality, as reflected by changes in SBST scores. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactRinaldo Roberto Guirro
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo
Outcome results
None listed