The RELIEF Study - Researching the Effectiveness of Lumbar Interventions for Enhancing Function
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Back Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 45 |
| Updated: | 5/13/2017 |
| Start Date: | June 2013 |
| End Date: | May 5, 2017 |
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical care and accounts
for over 3.7 million physician visits/year in the U.S. alone. Ninety percent of adults will
experience low back pain in their lifetime, 50% will experience recurrent LBP, and 10% will
develop chronic pain and related disability.
While there is growing evidence for the clinical effectiveness of alternative and
complementary therapies to treat low back pain, little is known on the physiologic
consequences and effects of these treatments. Further, additional data is needed to
understand how these different treatment techniques effect clinical changes in pain and
disability. The lack of empirical data hinders acceptance by the wider scientific and
health-care communities, and it also limits the development of rational strategies for using
alternative and complementary therapies.
for over 3.7 million physician visits/year in the U.S. alone. Ninety percent of adults will
experience low back pain in their lifetime, 50% will experience recurrent LBP, and 10% will
develop chronic pain and related disability.
While there is growing evidence for the clinical effectiveness of alternative and
complementary therapies to treat low back pain, little is known on the physiologic
consequences and effects of these treatments. Further, additional data is needed to
understand how these different treatment techniques effect clinical changes in pain and
disability. The lack of empirical data hinders acceptance by the wider scientific and
health-care communities, and it also limits the development of rational strategies for using
alternative and complementary therapies.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Report history consistent with chronic low back pain
- Average pain intensity at least mild when assessed with a numerical pain scale
- At least mild disability when assessed with a questionnaire
- Meets criteria for clinical prediction rule
Exclusion Criteria:
- A history of certain neurological, cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal disorders
- Have active cancer or be blind
- Report recent use of certain medications and treatments
- Report being pregnant, lactating, or that she anticipates becoming pregnant in the
next 3-months
- Have too high body mass or unexplained weight loss
- Have clinical depression
- Have pending litigation related to the low back pain or are receiving any type of
disability services
- Current drug or alcohol use that would interfere with adherence to study requirements
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