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Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Association With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

NCT03227523 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 134

Last updated 2017-07-24

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Summary

Introduction. Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a very prevalent medical condition, especially in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The diaphragm is a respiratory muscle, but it takes part in trunk stabilization on lumbar spine. NSLBP is related to lack of spinal control. The COPD symptoms include lack of efficiency in diaphragm, which could be connected to NSLBP.

Hypothesis and objectives. COPD can contribute to NSLBP. It is associated with diaphragm weakness, severity of respiratory function, lower level of physical activity and quality of life in COPD.

Methods. A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was conducted with two groups: the first one with subjects with COPD and the second one with subjects without it. Data were collected on: pulmonary function; respiratory muscles strength; trunk postural control; quality of life with COPD; physical activity level; lumbar pain presence, intensity and disability. Data were collected in a single session.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Comité de Ética para la Investigación del Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Alcala

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-06-01
Primary Completion
2018-03-31
Completion
2018-05-31

Countries

  • Spain

Study Locations

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