Learning Oriented Physiotherapy - a New Approach (LOF)

January 26, 2018 updated by: Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF

The Effect of Learning Oriented Physiotherapy on Health-Related Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients With Various Anxiety Disorders

Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints.

This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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81

Phase

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Norway
    • Aust-Agder
      • Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway
        • Regional Psychiatric Centre Aust-Agder
    • Møre And Romsdal
      • Molde, Møre And Romsdal, Norway, 7401
        • Psychiatric Clinic
    • North Trøndelag
      • Levanger, North Trøndelag, Norway, 7601
        • Psychiatric Clinic

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

The study population will be recruited among patients referred to three Norwegian psychiatric outpatient clinics for anxiety-like conditions. The same criteria for inclusion and exclusion will be applied for the experimental and active comparator group.

Inclusion Criteria:

Participants should be

  • 18 years or older
  • able to read, write and speak Norwegian
  • understand the project information and consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants should not

  • have ongoing substance abuse or addiction.
  • be psychotic.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Experimental: Learning oriented physiotherapy
Learning oriented physiotherapy is a treatment approach based on knowledge from neuroscience and particularly aimed to curb physical symptoms and ailments, but also to regain a sense of better physical balance and mental control. Therapy sessions are normally given every 2 weeks with individual homework lessons between. The therapy will last between 6 to 12 months depending on learning process and individual needs.
Behavioral: Learning Oriented Physiotherapy
Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.
Other Names:
  • LOF
Active Comparator: Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment
Standard Outpatient Treatment within the Psychiatric clinic
Behavioral: Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment
Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.
Other Names:
  • CBT
  • Speech Therapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL)
Time Frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up
In this study HRoQL will be measured by the validated EQ5D questionnaire
From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Levels of Anxiety and Depression
Time Frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) will be used as instrument to assess levels and changes in anxiety and depression over time

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From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Health North Trøndelag
Health Møre and Romsdal
South Coast Hospital Hf Dps Aust-Agder Units Arendal

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Director: Lars-Petter Granan, phD, Oslo University Hospital, Department of Pain Medicine

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • Britt Fadnes, Kirsti Leira and Per Brodal. Learning-oriented physiotherapy. Theory and practice. University Press, 2013.

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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August 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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September 1, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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September 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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July 14, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 16, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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July 18, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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January 30, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 26, 2018

Last Verified

Last Verified

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January 1, 2018

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2014/393 (REK)

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