NCT00056212

Brief Summary

This study will compare the effectiveness of yoga classes, exercise classes, and a self-care book in the management of pain and function for people with low back pain.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2002

Typical duration for not_applicable low-back-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2002

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 7, 2003

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 10, 2003

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2004

Completed
Last Updated

August 18, 2006

Status Verified

July 1, 2006

First QC Date

March 7, 2003

Last Update Submit

August 17, 2006

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

YogaBEHAVIORAL
ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 64 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Group Health Cooperative enrollee
  • Uncomplicated low back pain
  • At least moderate pain levels

You may not qualify if:

  • Sciatica persisting 3 or more months after physician visit
  • History of cancer (other than nonmelanoma skin cancer)
  • Severe disk problems
  • Unstable medical conditions
  • Back surgery within past 3 years
  • Physically unable to do the yoga or exercise classes and homework
  • Unable to attend classes
  • Currently doing yoga
  • Taken exercise class for back pain within past year
  • Currently in litigation for back pain
  • Seeking other treatment for back pain

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Group Health Cooperative

Seattle, Washington, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Sherman KJ, Cherkin DC, Erro J, Miglioretti DL, Deyo RA. Comparing yoga, exercise, and a self-care book for chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2005 Dec 20;143(12):849-56. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-143-12-200512200-00003.

    PMID: 16365466RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

YogaExercise

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsSpiritual TherapiesExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy ModalitiesMotor ActivityMovementMusculoskeletal Physiological PhenomenaMusculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Officials

  • Karen J. Sherman, Ph.D.

    Center for Health Studies, Group Health Cooperative

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 7, 2003

First Posted

March 10, 2003

Study Start

July 1, 2002

Study Completion

October 1, 2004

Last Updated

August 18, 2006

Record last verified: 2006-07

Locations

US(1)