Effectiveness of a Pain Neuroscience Education Programme on Physical Activity in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MONTPELLIER · Apr 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of a Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) program in helping patients with chronic low back pain increase their physical activity. Chronic low back pain is a common issue, and understanding how to better manage it without medication is important for improving patients' quality of life. The researchers believe that teaching patients about the science of pain and how to cope with it may lead to more physical activity, which can help improve their condition. Participants will wear a connected watch to objectively track their physical activity levels over the months following the program.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be over 18 years old, have chronic low back pain for more than three months, and be receiving treatment at a specific hospital. However, those with certain conditions that limit their ability to walk, or those who cannot participate in educational programs for other reasons, will not be included. Throughout the trial, participants can expect to engage in either the PNE program or a back school program, with follow-ups to see how their physical activity and pain levels change over time. This study aims to provide valuable insights into which educational approach is more effective for managing chronic low back pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient over 18 years of age.
• • Ordinary back pain according to the High Authority for Health criteria 2019
• • Chronic back pain (\> 3months)
• • Start Back Screening Tool \> 3
• • Partial hospitalization at the Lamalou-les-Bains Hospital for a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subject with a comorbidity that limits walking (e.g. central neurological disorder)
• • Subject with current psychiatric or cognitive co-morbidity that does not allow educational programs to be completed
• • Stay following a surgical procedure of less than three months
• • Other specific low back pain treatment planned during the 3 months of follow-up (surgery, infiltration)
• • Patient participating in another clinical trial related to low back pain
• • Subject does not understand the French language.
• • Pregnant woman, parturient or nursing
• • Subject with a legal protection measure (guardianship, curators)