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Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Low Back Pain Among Academicians

86 participantsStarted 2024-03

Plain-language summary

Mindfulness interventions are a well-known approach for improving mental health. Nevertheless, the available evidence regarding their efficacy in addressing musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is limited, despite numerous studies demonstrating an association between psychological factors and MSP. Both mental health issues and MSP are prevalent among academicians, yet there is a scarce study on the application of mindfulness interventions to these specific concerns. Therefore, this study aimed to provide a study protocol that will focus on assessing the impact of mindfulness interventions on alleviating low back pain (LBP) symptoms, psychological symptoms, and improving work productivity among academic staff.

Who can participate

Age range

28 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria * All academic staff aged 28-50 years old * Able to understand Malay language * Reported moderate to severe symptom of anxiety with cut-off score of 16, * Reported mild to severe symptoms of depression with cut-off score of 16 * Presence of LBP during past month with pain intensity should be at least \>35mm using Visual analogue scale (VAS). Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or had planned to become pregnant in the coming months, * History of trauma or accidents in the spinal region * Medically diagnosed with congenital anomaly of the spine, rheumatoid arthritis, infections of the spine or discs, ankylosing spondylitis, spondylolisthesis, spondylosis, spinal tumor, systemic lupus erythymatosus, or osteoporosis. * Had performed either spinal, intra-abdominal or femoral surgery.

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?

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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

Low back pain occurrence

Timeframe: Pre (week 0), Post intervention (week 5) and Follow-up (week 18)

Low back pain intensity

Timeframe: Pre (week 0), Post intervention (week 5) and Follow-up (week 18)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06214884

SponsorUniversiti Sains Malaysia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05

Contact for this trial

Eva N Zamri, PhD

+60192184647 evazamri@usm.my

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