NCT05077566

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is:

  • To evaluate the immediate hypoalgesic effect of an aerobic exercise session of different intensities in patients with chronic low back pain; The secondary objective is:
  • To explore whether pain intensity, level of physical activity, functionality, catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety and depression interfere with the immediate hypoalgesic effect of exercise.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
83

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2021

Typical duration for not_applicable low-back-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 1, 2021

Completed
2 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 3, 2021

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 14, 2021

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2022

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 15, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Status Verified

February 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

October 1, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 17, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Pressure pain threshold

    Pressure pain threshold measured with an algometer in Kgf

    Baseline

  • Pressure pain threshold

    Pressure pain threshold measured with an algometer in Kgf

    Post-intervention (approximately 45 minutes after baseline)

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Aerobic capacity

    Baseline

  • Physical activity

    Baseline

  • Anxiety and depression

    Baseline

  • Catastrophizing

    Baseline

  • Fear of movement

    Baseline

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Exercise at 60% vo2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This arm will receive 15 minutes of exercise at 60% VO2 max.

Other: Exercise at 60% vo2

Exercise at 90% vo2

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm will receive 15 minutes of exercise at 90% VO2 max.

Other: Exercise at 90% vo2

No intervention

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention

Interventions

15 minutes of exercise at 60% VO2 max.

Exercise at 60% vo2

15 minutes of exercise at 90% VO2 max.

Exercise at 90% vo2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All groups:
  • age between 18 and 65 years old
  • Participants with low back pain:
  • non-specific LBP (defined as pain between the costal margins and the inferior gluteal folds, which is usually accompanied by painful limitation of movement and may be associated with pain referred down to the leg)

You may not qualify if:

  • All groups:
  • presence of pathology of the nervous system, cardiovascular or carcinogenic, rheumatic diseases (for example, rheumatoid arthritis), fibromyalgia, previous history of lumbar surgery, medication that affects or alters heart rate, any contraindication to exercise and pregnancy.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Private Clinics of Physiotherapy

Aveiro, Portugal

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back Pain

Interventions

Oxygen Consumption

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Metabolism

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 1, 2021

First Posted

October 14, 2021

Study Start

October 3, 2021

Primary Completion

August 1, 2022

Study Completion

February 15, 2023

Last Updated

February 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations