Exercise-based Telerehabilitation Program for Police Officers and Firefighters With Chronic Non-s… (NCT05481996) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Exercise-based Telerehabilitation Program for Police Officers and Firefighters With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Brazil66 participantsStarted 2022-10-10
Plain-language summary
The aim of this clinical trial is to develop and test the effectiveness of a smartphone app-based self-management program based on exercise and pain education for police officers and firefighters with chronic low back pain.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 60 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 60 years
* Chronic low back pain (defined as pain lasting more than 12 weeks)
* Chronic low back pain of at least 3 points in a 0 to 10 Pain Numerical Rating Scale
* Own a smartphone with internet access and email account
* Police officer (federal, federal highway, civil or military) or military firefighter working in the State of Rio Grande do Sul
Exclusion Criteria:
* Present neurological symptoms (nerve root compromise, or sensation deficits)
* Present serious spinal diseases (e.g., fracture, tumor, inflammatory, autoimmune, and infectious diseases)
* Present serious cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (e.g., coronary heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, decompensated diabetes)
* Recent spine surgery (over the last 12 months) or scheduled to undergo surgery in the next six months, or pregnancy
* History of physical therapy treatment for low back pain or physical exercise (strength training for core muscles, Pilates, yoga) current or within the last 3 months
* Retired
* If have any contraindication to exercise:
We will perform a pre-screening for physical activity participation at baseline using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) Portuguese version to rule out any contraindication to participate in physical activity