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Chronic Low Back Pain Patients' Expectations Toward Physiotherapy

Launched by HAUTE ECOLE DE SANTÉ VAUD · Apr 23, 2014

Trial Information

Current as of June 19, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Expectation Chronic Illness Trajectory

ClinConnect Summary

INTRODUCTION

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is defined as "pain and discomfort, localised below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain" persisting for at least 12 weeks. It is classified as non-specific when "not attributable to a recognisable, known specific pathology, disorder, radicular syndrome or cauda equina syndrome". It is a very frequent condition, one year prevalence being around 25% for men and 35% for women. It can greatly alter functional capacity and quality of life. Including care, sick leave and work loss, it accounts for mos...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • working age group (18 to 65 years old)
  • have a medically confirmed non-specific chronic low-back pain
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • severe mental illness
  • concurrent illness or co-morbidity interfering with the course of treatment.

About Haute Ecole De Santé Vaud

Haute École de Santé Vaud (HESAV) is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing education and research in health sciences. Located in Switzerland, HESAV focuses on fostering innovation and excellence in clinical practices through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based methodologies. The institution actively sponsors clinical trials aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes, improving patient safety, and contributing to the body of medical knowledge. With a commitment to quality and ethical standards, HESAV plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of health care through rigorous research and training of health professionals.

Locations

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Claude Pichonnaz, PT, MSc

Study Director

Hautre Ecole de Santé Vaud, physiotherapy department

Rose-Anna Foley, PhD

Principal Investigator

Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud, research unit

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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