The Effect of Exercise on Motion Perception and Fear in Low Back Pain
Low Back PainNonspesific low back pain (NLBP), which negatively affects functionality, activity participation, and financial situation, is now one of the leading causes of disability in the world. In NLBP, pain causes kinesiophobia known as fear of movement and limitation of activity. Contrary to what is known, this cycle aggravates pain. With this result, it is suggested that the exercise to be done will improve the perception of benefit in the person and eliminate the fear of movement, and that it will cure the disease. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the effect of exercise on the perception of exercise and fear of movement in patients with NLBP.
Alberta Back Care Pathway (ABCp) - Edmonton West Primary Care Network (EWPCN) & Alberta Health Services'...
Low Back PainEvery year, the pain, disability, addiction, and expense associated with LBP increase in Alberta. This escalation is largely because most people with LBP seek care from family physicians who are unable to provide effective, guideline-based interventions due to three recognized barriers: 1) a lack of training, 2) a lack of no (or low) cost access to these interventions and 3) a lack of physician time and reimbursement to deliver these interventions. As a result, most LBP care provided in Alberta is "low-value". With input from Alberta patients, healthcare providers, administrators and international scientists, the Alberta Back Carepathway (ABCp) was designed to overcome these barriers by giving family physicians a common, guideline-based approach to coordinate, assess and manage LBP patients in day-to-day practice. The ABCp trains family physicians to quickly and easily place patients into 5 categories each having evidence-based interventions that can be provided by physicians at no or low cost to patients and no net cost to the healthcare system. By designing the ABCp to resolve barriers related to training, access and delivery, the ABCp will "pull" rather than "prod" patients and clinicians toward sustained, long-term implementation of this cost-effective solution. This study is based on a multi-clinic, controlled, non-randomized stepped-wedge study designed for urban and rural primary care networks (PCNs). The primary outcome will be decreased healthcare resource utilization with secondary improvements in quality of life and opioid consumption. Overall, the savings realized through ABCp will create a self-sustaining, scalable solution for LBP care in Alberta.
Stanford Center for Back Pain
Chronic Low Back PainThe purpose of the Stanford Center for Back Pain is to investigate and characterize the mechanisms of four treatments for chronic low back pain. These interventions (research treatment) include real-time fMRI neurofeedback, mindfulness based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acupuncture treatment. The investigators plan to characterize both mechanisms of treatment effects and efficacy.
Neural Mechanisms of Meditation for Opioid-Treated Chronic Low Back Pain
Low Back PainOpioid UseThe purpose of this research study is to see how a mindfulness meditation-based intervention affects pain. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the pain-relieving brain mechanisms of mindfulness meditation-based therapy for patients with opioid-treated chronic low back pain.
Cognitive Muscular Therapy for Low Back Pain
Low Back PainChronic Pain1 moreThe primary aim of this study is to adapt Cognitive Muscular Therapy so that it can be used to manage chronic low back pain. A secondary aim is to understand the potential therapeutic benefit of this intervention.
Ultrasound-guided LMBB by Caudal-cranial Approach: Radiographic Comparison of a New Ultrasound-guided...
Chronic Low-back PainLumbar Facet Joint SyndromeThe current standard technique is radiography requiring three uni- or bilateral punctures (transverse-axial plane). The ultrasound technique is also described mainly in this plan but a new "caudal-cranial" ultrasound-guided technique was described by Chang et al in 2018 in which the major axis is used to conduct the needle to the desired area. The investigators would like to confirm that this new technique in a single puncture is also possible under ultrasound.
The Effect of a Developed Perioperative Rehabilitation Pathway Following Lumbar Arthrodesis
Physical DisabilityLow Back Pain2 moreTo compare the current rehabilitation pathway with the implementation of a newly developed rehabilitation pathway for patients with a single and double level lumbar arthrodesis.
Lumbar Belt Benefit Compared to the Usual Care in the Treatment of Non-specific Low Back Pain
Low Back PainLumbar belt benefit compared to the usual care in the treatment of non-specific low back pain -an interventional, prospective, multicenter, randomized, open and controlled.study
Study to Evaluate Automated Intensity Management in Patients Undergoing a BSC SCS Temporary Trial...
Chronic PainIntractable Pain5 moreThe purpose of the study is to assess the feasibility of using information extracted from physiologic signals to automatically adjust stimulation in patients undergoing Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS).
Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
Low Back PainMechanical2 moreThe purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.