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Gamified Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain

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Research Sponsored by University of Central Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Must be 18-45 years old
Self-reported low back pain within the previous 6 months or greater than 3 episodes within the past 3 years
Must not have
Must not have low back pain conditions such as lumbar spondylosis, herniated disc, spondylolisthesis, previous spine surgery, currently pregnant, experiencing neurological symptoms or other muscular abnormalities
Must not be currently seeing and or receiving care from an athletic trainer, physical therapist, or other rehabilitation specialist in the previous 6 months
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to 18 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare two groups with low back pain doing the same exercises, with one group having a gamified experience and the other using paper take-home packets. Outcomes will be measured over 18 months.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-45 who have had low back pain in the last 6 months or at least three episodes of it in the past three years. It's not for those currently treated by rehab specialists, with specific back conditions like herniated discs, previous spine surgery, pregnancy, neurological symptoms, inability to exercise properly, or using certain pain medications.
What is being tested?
The study compares two ways to manage non-specific low back pain: a gamified rehab experience with leaderboards versus a traditional take-home packet. Participants will follow the same exercises and their progress will be tracked over time up to 18 months.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves physical exercises rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from performing the exercises. The intensity of these side effects can vary based on individual fitness levels and adherence to proper technique.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 45 years old.
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I have experienced low back pain recently or multiple times in the past 3 years.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have low back pain from conditions like herniated disc or previous spine surgery, and I am not pregnant.
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I haven't seen a rehab specialist like a physical therapist in the last 6 months.
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I cannot get into the starting position for exercise.
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I am currently using lidocaine patches or prescription pain medication.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to 18 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 18 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Adherence
Change in Disability
Muscle Tissue
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Leaderboard groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The group that has access to weekly leaderboards and on-demand videos.
Group II: Take-home packet groupActive Control1 Intervention
The group that has access to paper take-home packets.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Central FloridaLead Sponsor
92 Previous Clinical Trials
1,120,265 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Low Back Pain
60 Patients Enrolled for Low Back Pain

Media Library

Gamified Rehab Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05573932 — N/A
Low Back Pain Research Study Groups: Leaderboard group, Take-home packet group
Low Back Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Gamified Rehab Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05573932 — N/A
Gamified Rehab 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05573932 — N/A
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