A Combined Exercise Programme Involving Strengthening, Flexibility and Aerobic Exercise for Lower Back Pain
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N/AInterventional Study
Low Back Pain, Chronic
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 45
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
88 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Nottingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people aged 18 to 45 with chronic low back pain. Participants will take part in different types of exercise programs to see how they help with pain and movement over time.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you outHerniated diskDegenerative disk diseaseSpondylolysisSpinal stenosisSpinal tumorFacet joint damage
You may be able to join if
I am between 18 and 45 years old.
I can give my consent to participate.
I have had low back pain for more than 3 months.
My low back pain causes me pain or difficulty moving.
I have a pain score of at least 3 out of 10.
I can exercise.
You may not be able to join if
I have pain that radiates down my leg.
I have been diagnosed with specific conditions for low back pain.
I have a history of osteoporosis or arthritis.
I currently have a spinal infection or cancer.
I have had spinal surgery in the past.
I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
I have a history of psychiatric illness that requires medication.
I cannot understand or communicate in English.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This randomised controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of different exercise modalities for individuals with low back pain. Participants will be allocated to one of three groups: a control arm (usual exercise), a running-based intervention, or a swimming/cycling-based intervention. Outcomes related to pain and function will be measured at baseline, 8 weeks, and 12 months.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-45 years
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
* Suffering from chronic NSLBP (more than 3 months, localised below the costal margin and above the gluteal folds)
* Suffers from pain or functional limitations as a resu…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-45 years
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
* Suffering from chronic NSLBP (more than 3 months, localised below the costal margin and above the gluteal folds)
* Suffers from pain or functional limitations as a result of their LBP (minimum VAS (back) score of 3/10 or ODI score of at least 5/50 or RMD score of at least 5/24 (note, unlike ODI, RMD does not describe specific cuts offs for different levels of disability)
* Able to exercise
Exclusion Criteria:
* Radiating pain to leg / sciatica / acute radiculopathy
* Specific diagnosis/condition for LBP (e.g. herniated disk, degenerative disk disease, spondylolysis, spinal stenosis, spinal tumour, facet joint damage)
* History of osteoporosis , arthritis, scoliosis, or kyphosis.
* Current spinal infection, cancer or a current fracture (any bone).
* History of spinal/back surgery
* Unable to participate in physical activity and exercise
* Pregnant or breast feeding
* History of substance abuse
* History of psychiatric illness (eg. depression, dementia, schizophrenia) for which currently taking medication
* History or current neurological condition (e.g. epilepsy)
* Not in possession or have access to adapted equipment (phone, computer, functioning WIFI)
* Unable to understand and communicate in English
* Having taken part in a research study in the last 3 months involving invasive procedures or an inconvenience allowance
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