Quebec Low Back Pain Study: Core Dataset

Launched by LAVAL UNIVERSITY · Mar 8, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The Quebec Low Back Pain Study is a research project aimed at understanding the factors that contribute to ongoing back pain, which is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Many treatments for back pain are not very effective or can have unwanted side effects, and this study seeks to find better ways to help people manage their pain. Researchers will recruit individuals experiencing both short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) low back pain across Quebec. Participants will be followed for two years using an online platform, and various studies will look into different aspects such as genetics, diet, and exercise to see how these factors affect back pain.

To join the study, you need to be at least 18 years old, have internet access, and be fluent in either English or French. You should also have experienced back pain in the last month that was serious enough to disrupt your daily activities. Importantly, there are no specific exclusions, so many people can potentially participate. If you decide to take part, you’ll help researchers gain valuable insights that could lead to better treatments and prevention strategies for back pain in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • At least 18 years old;
• • Internet access;
• • Fluent in English or French;
• • Self-reported LBP. Presence of LBP will be based on the recommendations of the Standardized Delphi Definitions of Low Back Pain Prevalence. According to these recommendations, LBP is present if both the following questions are answered "yes": (1) In the past 4 weeks, have you had pain in your low back? (2) If yes, was this pain bad enough to limit your usual activities or change your daily routine for more than one day?
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - No exclusion criteria