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Physical Activity for Older Adults Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT02327325 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2018-09-06

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Summary

Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is one of the most common and disabling conditions among US military Veterans. Although physical activity can improve cLBP outcomes, the majority of Veterans with cLBP are inactive. Therefore the VA is in need of effective programs that can help older Veterans with cLBP to increase their physical activity and improve associated outcomes. This is particularly relevant for older Veterans with cLBP who are at greater risk for functional limitations. The proposed project will be a pilot study of a telephone-based physical activity program or physical activity combined with cognitive behavioral pain management for older adult Veterans with cLBP. Older Veterans are of particular interest because prior studies of physical activity for cLBP have not addressed this vulnerable patient group. This study will also inform the VA about whether certain patients with cLBP, who have greater pain sensitivity, may benefit from other treatment to supplement a physical activity program.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Physical Activity

12-week home-based physical activity program with telephone support. Delivered by a physical therapist and exercise counselor. Comprehensive program including stretching, strengthening and aerobic activity.

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Telephone-based training in multiple skills for managing low back pain.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Duke University

    collaborator OTHER

  • VA Office of Research and Development

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Kelli Dominick Allen, PhD · Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-05-21
Primary Completion
2016-11-30
Completion
2017-03-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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