Thera-Band® HEP for LBP Secondary Prevention (TBKT_HEP)

January 11, 2016 updated by: Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation

Thera-Band® Based Home Exercise Program for Low Back Pain Secondary Prevention

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a Thera-Band based home exercise program (HEP) on LBP and disability 4 weeks post treatment discharge.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of acute and chronic LBP has been extensively studied, but study of the strategies for preventing the progression of acute LBP episodes into chronic back pain is still lacking. Therefore, determining the most effective secondary prevention strategy for the prevention of recurrences of LBP is essential for the reduction of long term disability. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a Thera-Band based home exercise program (HEP) on LBP and disability 4 weeks post treatment discharge. A convenience sample of 22 new patients, 18-65 years of age, with current, chronic LBP will be recruited for this study at the discharge visit from care. Exclusionary criteria will include, current pregnancy and the presence of any red flags such as tumor or cancer, vertebral fracture, or infection. Upon agreeing to the study, patients will sign an informed consent, complete a demographics questionnaire, and complete specific outcome measure assessments. The outcome measures will include Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Additionally, subjects will be asked to complete a secondary prevention program questionnaire. Following the initial paperwork, all patients will be provided with a Thera-Band® Loop and Band and handout describing the HEP to be performed 3 times a week for 4 weeks. At the conclusion of 4 weeks, a follow-up phone call or email, based on patient preference, will be conducted. The follow-up will include pain, disability, compliance, satisfaction of program of the home program.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

22

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Maryland
      • Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20852
        • Sport & Spine Rehab

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • current, chronic low back pain
  • discharging from care

Exclusion Criteria:

  • current pregnancy
  • presence of any red flags such as tumor or cancer, vertebral fracture, or infection

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Home Exercise Program
Procedure: Home Exercise Program
All patients will be provided with a Thera-Band® Loop and Band and handout describing home exercises to be performed 3 times a week for 4 weeks.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Oswestry Disability Index
Time Frame: 4 weeks
Patient disability was measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (OSW), a self-report outcome measure. For each section the total possible score is 5: if the first statement is marked the section score = 0; if the last statement is marked, it = 5. The score is calculated by totaling the values marked, divided by 50 x 100. The greater the score the greater the disability. For example, 0% to 20% would be minimal disability and 81%-100% would be bed-bound. This outcome measure was reported at baseline (T1) and 4 weeks later (T2).
4 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Time Frame: 4 weeks
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a self-report scale measuring pain. It is measured from 0 to 10, 0 being pain free and 10 being the worse imaginable pain. This was measured at baseline (T1) and 4 weeks (T2)
4 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 30, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 30, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

February 4, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 9, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2016

Last Verified

January 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SSR05

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