Veterans Walk to Beat Back Pain
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to assess whether an Internet-mediated pedometer based intervention would increase walking and improve function among individuals with chronic back pain.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started May 2009
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 28, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 10, 2008
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
January 1, 2012
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 1, 2012
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
October 17, 2014
CompletedApril 27, 2015
September 1, 2014
2.7 years
May 28, 2008
October 6, 2014
April 6, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) Score
The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire score ranges from 0 to 24, with higher scores indicating greater disability
12 months
Study Arms (2)
Education and Standard Care
ACTIVE COMPARATORReceived standard care and participated in an educational program for individuals with chronic back pain. Also received an uploading pedometer but no feedback or goals about their walking activity.
Internet Mediated Enhanced Pedometer
EXPERIMENTALIn addition to standard care and participating in an educational program, participants received an enhanced pedometer for uploading step information, e-mail messages with weekly step goals and access to a website that provided step goals and feedback, tailored motivational messages and on on-line community for communication asynchronously with staff and other participants.
Interventions
Educational program for individuals with chronic back pain.
Enhanced pedometer for uploading step information and website that provides step goals and feedback, tailored motivational messages and an online community.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Veterans receiving care at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
- Have back pain that has persisted for more than 3 months
- Have a sedentary lifestyle (less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week)
- Have access to a computer (with Windows XP or Vista) on at least a weekly basis with an available USB port and Internet access
- Have a working e-mail address
- Are competent to provide written informed consent
- Are able to communicate in English
- Are not institutionalized
- Can identify a health care provider who can provide medical clearance.
You may not qualify if:
- Currently pregnant
- Cannot walk at least one block
- Cannot obtain written clearance to start a walking program from a treating healthcare provider
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
Related Publications (3)
Krein SL, Kadri R, Hughes M, Kerr EA, Piette JD, Holleman R, Kim HM, Richardson CR. Pedometer-based internet-mediated intervention for adults with chronic low back pain: randomized controlled trial. J Med Internet Res. 2013 Aug 19;15(8):e181. doi: 10.2196/jmir.2605.
PMID: 23969029RESULTKrein SL, Metreger T, Kadri R, Hughes M, Kerr EA, Piette JD, Kim HM, Richardson CR. Veterans walk to beat back pain: study rationale, design and protocol of a randomized trial of a pedometer-based internet mediated intervention for patients with chronic low back pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 Sep 13;11:205. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-11-205.
PMID: 20836856RESULTKrein SL, Bohnert A, Kim HM, Harris ME, Richardson CR. Opioid use and walking among patients with chronic low back pain. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(1):107-16. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2014.08.0190.
PMID: 26934620DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Sarah L. Krein, PhD, RN
- Organization
- VA Ann Arbor Center for Clinical Management Research
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Sarah L. Krein, PhD RN
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- Yes
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- FED
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 28, 2008
First Posted
June 10, 2008
Study Start
May 1, 2009
Primary Completion
January 1, 2012
Study Completion
March 1, 2012
Last Updated
April 27, 2015
Results First Posted
October 17, 2014
Record last verified: 2014-09