Exercise, PNE and Cognitive Training in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain

Last updated: November 8, 2023
Sponsor: Aveiro University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Treatment

Cognitive training

Experimental

Exercise and PNE

Clinical Study ID

NCT05777343
RCTCognitiveTraining
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study aims of to investigate whether combining cognitive training to exercise and Pain Neuroscience Education will contribute to reduction of pain and associated symptoms (i.e., catastrophizing, fear of movement, disability) in individuals with low back pain (LBP).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • have chronic idiopathic LBP
  • report pain intensity of at least 2 out of 10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
  • 18 to 64 years old
  • Be able to read, write and speak Portuguese
  • Asses to personal computer and internet for those receiving cognitive training

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • individuals receiving any chronic treatment for their pain
  • symptoms of peripheral nervous system pathology (e.g., motor weakness and sensorydisturbance);
  • a diagnosis of an ongoing neurological disease with peripheral or central nervoussystem involvement or relevant sequela;
  • having a diagnosis of ongoing psychiatric disease
  • having relevant cognitive impairment as assessed by Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

Study Design

Total Participants: 83
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Cognitive training
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 10, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
March 01, 2024

Study Description

This study aims of to investigate whether combining cognitive training to exercise and Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) will contribute to reduction of pain and associated symptoms (i.e., catastrophizing, fear of movement, disability) in individuals with low back pain (LBP).

It will have three arms of which will receive exercise, PNE and/or cognitive training for 8 weeks (Group I - exercise and PNE; Group II - exercise, PNE and cognitive training; Group III

  • cognitive training).

Participants will be assessed for pain characteristics, psychological, and cognitive aspects at baseline, post-intervention and at 3 months follow-up.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Aveiro

    Aveiro,
    Portugal

    Active - Recruiting

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