Trial-based Economic Evaluation of a Mobile Health Intervention for Individuals With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BRASILIA · Oct 18, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new mobile health program designed to help people with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see if this personalized mobile approach is more effective and cost-efficient than traditional exercise therapy. Participants will use a smartphone-based program that provides guidance and support to manage their pain and improve their overall well-being.

To be eligible for the study, you need to be between 18 and 59 years old and have experienced low back pain for at least 12 weeks, with a pain level of 4 or higher on a scale from 0 to 10. You should also have a smartphone with internet access and not have received physiotherapy for your back pain in the last six months. However, if you have had certain medical issues, such as spinal surgery, serious injuries, or specific conditions like fibromyalgia, you won't be able to participate. If you join the study, you'll be guided through the mobile health program and will have the chance to help researchers understand how effective this new method is for managing low back pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged between 18 and 59 years;
• • Self-reported low back pain for more than 12 consecutive weeks prior to the study, with pain intensity ≥4 in the numerical rating scale (NRS);
• • Not having participated in physiotherapy sessions for treatment of low back pain for at least 6 months prior to the start of the study;
• • Having a smartphone with internet access;
• • Self-management activation classified as Level 2 or higher (i.e., classifications of low, medium and high knowledge about self-management), according to the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) questionnaire.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • History of spinal trauma or fracture;
• • Diagnosis of spinal osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, or rheumatic diseases; 3) Referred pain (from viscera, appendicitis, abdominal and pelvic pain);
• • Previous spinal surgery;
• • Presence of red flags, signs and/or symptoms of neurological impairment and/or pain radiating below the knee;
• • Pregnancy.