Movement Control Exercises With and Without Specific Breathing Techniques for the Treatment of Ch… (NCT05268822) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Movement Control Exercises With and Without Specific Breathing Techniques for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Finland30 participantsStarted 2022-02-08
Plain-language summary
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading disability globally. Exercise therapies are one of the most commonly prescribed treatment options for CLBP. Specific breathing techniques have been shown to enhance brain-based pain modulation and autonomic nervous system balance; these changes have been shown to improve clinical effectiveness in terms of pain management and psychological factors compared to general exercise. However, no previous studies have added a specific breathing technique protocol to an evidence-based exercise program for CLBP.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 68 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18-68-years-old
* Low back pain lasting more than 3 months (pain sensation more than 3 days per week)
* A numerical pain scale of more than 3
* ≥ 2/6 positive low back movement control tests (as described by Luomajoki et al.)
* Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score of five or greater
* Who are physically able to perform movement control tests and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any history of malignant cancer
* Neurological disease affecting the central nervous system (MS, dementia)
* Rheumatic disease (fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis/rheumatoid arthritis)
* Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
* Spinal surgery in the last 12 months
* A cardiac pacemaker
* Signs and symptoms of nerve root pathology during the clinic visits.
* Women who become pregnant during the data collection will also be excluded from the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The numerical pain rating scale (NRPS)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The numerical pain rating scale at 2 months
2
Well-Being in Pain Questionnaire
Timeframe: Change from Baseline Well-Being in Pain Questionnaire at 2 months
3
The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire at 2 months
4
Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline Central Sensitization Inventory at two months
5
The 5-level EQ-5D version of the EuroQol
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The 5-level EQ-5D version of the EuroQol at 2 months
6
The Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline The Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment at two months