NCT05419310

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to verify which is the most effective type of rehabilitation treatment (rehabilitation based on core strengthening vs pilates) in patients suffering from low back pain. The secondary objective is to verify whether the use of Kinesio Tape (KT) associated with rehabilitation treatment can have greater effects in the motor and functional recovery of patients suffering from Low Back Pain than traditional rehabilitation.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable low-back-pain

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2022

Longer than P75 for not_applicable low-back-pain

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 12, 2022

Completed
26 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 7, 2022

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 15, 2022

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 30, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 30, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

April 6, 2023

Status Verified

April 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

2.9 years

First QC Date

June 7, 2022

Last Update Submit

April 5, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Low Back TapeTapeKinesio TapeCore StrengtheningPilates RehabilitationPhysical TherapyAthletic Tape

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • changes in the low back pain related disability

    changes from baseline of the low back pain disability will be assessed through the use of the Roland and Morris Disability Questionnaire

    At mid-treatment (2 weeks), at the end of treatment (4 weeks -T1), and in follow-ups following 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), 6 months (T4) and 12 months (T5)

  • changes in the low back pain intensity and perception

    changes from baseline of the intensity of low back pain will be assessed through the use of the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire (MSPQ), the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) and the Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

    At mid-treatment (2 weeks), at the end of treatment (4 weeks -T1), and in follow-ups following 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), 6 months (T4) and 12 months (T5)

  • changes in the low back pain related anxiety and depression

    changes from baseline of the low back pain related anxiety and depression will be assessed through the use of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

    At mid-treatment (2 weeks), at the end of treatment (4 weeks -T1), and in follow-ups following 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), 6 months (T4) and 12 months (T5)

  • changes in the spine kinematics

    changes from baseline of the low back pain kinematic will be assessed through the use of two MIMU - XSENS DOT. Subjects will be asked to perform 10 consecutive sit-to-stand tests and 10 consecutive front bending tests. During the tests, the kinematics of the spine will be recorded.

    At mid-treatment (2 weeks), at the end of treatment (4 weeks -T1), and in follow-ups following 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), 6 months (T4) and 12 months (T5)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • changes in the low back pain related quality of life

    At mid-treatment (2 weeks), at the end of treatment (4 weeks -T1), and in follow-ups following 1 month (T2), 3 months (T3), 6 months (T4) and 12 months (T5)

Study Arms (4)

Group A1

EXPERIMENTAL

Rehabilitation based on core strengthening exercises associated with the application of REAL elastic taping

Other: Rehabilitation - core strengtheningOther: Elastic taping application

Group A2

SHAM COMPARATOR

Rehabilitation based on core strengthening exercises, associated with the application of SHAM elastic taping - sham comparator to group A1

Other: Rehabilitation - core strengtheningOther: Elastic taping application

Group A3

EXPERIMENTAL

rehabilitation based on exercises for core strengthening

Other: Rehabilitation - core strengthening

Group B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The intervention group B will perform rehabilitation treatment with a structured protocol based on rehabilitation pilates. Comparator to Group A3

Other: Rehabilitation - rehabilitation pilates

Interventions

Physical rehabilitation based on core strengthening

Group A1Group A2Group A3

Physical rehabilitation based on rehabilitation pilates

Group B

Application of elastic taping

Group A1Group A2

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Age \> 18 years
  • Signing of informed consent
  • Chronic low back pain defined as non-specific self-reported low back pain that persists daily for at least 3 months or at least half of the days in the last 6 months.

You may not qualify if:

  • Specific cause of low back pain: disc herniation, spinal stenosis, cauda equina syndrome, infection, fracture, tumor.
  • Pregnant women
  • Neurological disorders and neurological signs (e.g. CNS disorders, weakness, paresthesia)
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Previous spinal surgery.
  • Pain in the lower limbs or lesions limiting their function
  • Taking pain medication

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fondazione Policlinico Campus Biomedico

Roma, RM, 00128, Italy

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Low Back PainMusculoskeletal Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Back PainPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Silvia Sterzi, Professor

    Foundation Policlinico Campus Bio-Medico of Rome

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

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
Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 7, 2022

First Posted

June 15, 2022

Study Start

May 12, 2022

Primary Completion

March 30, 2025

Study Completion

March 30, 2025

Last Updated

April 6, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-04

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