Clinical and Neuromechanical Predictors for the Evolution of Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

May 13, 2016 updated by: Martin Descarreaux, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
The purpose of the present study is to determine the association between factors known to be associated with the development of chronic low back pain (psychological and biological) and the evolution of functional disability in individuals with a history of low back pain. To do so, 100 individuals with a history of nonspecific low back pain will be followed over a period of 18 months. During this time frame, participants will be evaluated three times in the laboratory (initial, at 6 months and at 18 months) to determine pain and tolerance thresholds, pain inhibition processes as well as neuromuscular activation. Moreover, these participants will be assessed every three months (initial, 3, 6, 9 12, 15 and 18 months) for functional disability and pain intensity levels of their low back pain as well as for psychological symptoms usually associated with the development of chronic low back pain. It is hypothesized that high psychological symptoms measured initially will be associated with high functional disability throughout the study .

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

100

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

  • Canada
    • Quebec
      • Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada, G9A 5H7
        • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

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 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals with a history of nonspecific low back pain

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • To have experienced at least one episode of disabling (resulting in loss of work or modified tasks at work) nonspecific low back pain in the past three years.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Specific causes of low back pain, arthritic conditions, other chronic pain conditions

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change from baseline in disability (Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire)
Time Frame: baseline, 3 months, 6, months. 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire
baseline, 3 months, 6, months. 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Collaborators

Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité du Travail
Chaire de recherche en chiropratique FRCQ

Investigators

  • Study Director: Martin Descarreaux, DC, PhD, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 21, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 26, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

February 27, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 17, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2016

Last Verified

May 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UQTR-IRSST-2013-2016

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