Physical activity + emotion regulation intervention for Chronic Lower Back Pain

Phase-Based Progress Estimates
1
Effectiveness
1
Safety
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CTChronic Lower Back PainPhysical activity + emotion regulation intervention - Behavioral
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes
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Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand how different forms of exercise help people with chronic back pain, so that they can better design workout programs to relieve pain.

Eligible Conditions
  • Chronic Lower Back Pain

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Baseline and 6 weeks and 3 months and 6 months

Month 6
Emotion regulation abilities
Pain sensitization
Pain severity/interference

Trial Safety

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Physical activity control group
1 of 2
Physical activity + emotion regulation group
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

204 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Physical activity + emotion regulation intervention · No Placebo Group · N/A

Physical activity + emotion regulation group
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Physical activity + emotion regulation intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Physical activity control group
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Physical activity control intervention · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: baseline and 6 weeks and 3 months and 6 months

Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,471 Previous Clinical Trials
24,591,344 Total Patients Enrolled
University of ConnecticutLead Sponsor
163 Previous Clinical Trials
154,494 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
787 Previous Clinical Trials
657,238 Total Patients Enrolled
Crystal Park, PhDPrincipal Investigator - University of Connecticut

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 8 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You haven't done yoga more than twice in the past year.
You have experienced frequent and significant lower back pain for the past 6 months.
You are willing to participate in yoga or stretching sessions twice a week for 12 weeks.
You have not changed your pain medication in the last month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible for more participants to join this clinical investigation?

"Affirmative. According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is recruiting participants and was first advertised on October 1st 2020. The most recent update occurred on October 31st 2022 and the study requires 204 individuals from one centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What is the sample size of participants engaging in this clinical trial?

"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov the trial was initially posted on October 1st 2020 and has recently been updated on October 31st 2022. The study is recruiting 204 patients from one research site." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.