Development of a Tele-Physiotherapy Tool for the Early Management of Muskuloskeletal Pain in People With Visual Impairement (TeleEDxPhysio)
NCT ID: NCT05478200
Last Updated: 2024-02-20
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RECRUITING
NA
128 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-11-14
2024-12-15
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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There are a myriad of therapeutic options for the treatment of CNSLBP. Undoubtedly, those that have demonstrated the best results are all active modalities. Therapy modalities with a more passive character also have a proven analgesic efficacy, but their effect does not last over time. Studies reveal similar effects when different active therapy modalities are compared, such as walking, Pilates, abdominal exercises, analytical or functional strength exercises, stretching, among others. However, to date, we have not found a protocol that integrates the best exercises of the different modalities in the optimal workloads.
HYPOTHESIS The hypothesis put forward in this project is that a programme based on semi-directed therapeutic exercise and health education, in people with and without visual impairment, achieves better results in movement capacity, functional capacity, strength and body constitution, compared to a treatment based on passive analgesic techniques, in patients with CNSLBP.
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The overall objective of this project is to compare the impact of a semi-directed therapeutic exercise and health education programme in CLBP patients, with and without visual impairment, compared to passive analgesic treatment.
The specific objectives to be achieved are:
1. To quantify the difference in scores on the OSWESTRY LOW BACK DISABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE (ODI), between the group of patients receiving the exercise programme (group A) and the passive analgesic treatment (group B).
The degree of disability generated by the CLBP will be compared in both groups at the beginning and at the end of the intervention. This will allow us to create a structured recommendation on the best intervention model for the treatment of these patients.
2. Quantify what are the main differences in the movement pattern of the subjects in the active group (A) and the passive group (B).
Significant differences, which we aim to objectify, are expected in terms of movement patterns, measured by sensors, after two opposite interventions.
3. To identify differences in the results obtained with the different intervention modalities in subjects (participants) with and without visual impairment.
It will be interesting to identify in each of the groups whether there are differences in terms of results in subjects with and without visual impairment, thus being able to establish visual impairment as a conditioning factor in the treatment process of these patients.
4. To analyse adherence to treatment in both groups. Comparing the number of drop-outs in both groups, as well as the degree of compliance with the homework tasks (group A), would allow us to identify adherence to two totally opposite treatment modalities.
5. To find the percentage of homework completion in the active group. As this is a semi-directed exercise programme, intervention group A, part of the tasks will be carried out without the presence of the physiotherapist. It will be interesting to understand what percentage of the subjects do or do not complete the home tasks, by means of activity monitoring devices.
6. To identify difficulties in the understanding and execution of home sessions by visually impaired people. We know that even for people without visual impairment, the correct understanding of tasks at home can be extremely difficult. In this case, it will be possible to identify how the visual impairment interferes with this process by monitoring the patient on a weekly basis.
7. To find out the individual effectiveness of the exercises selected in the programme.
There is little evidence regarding the movements selected for strength work in CLBP patients. Some authors have successfully employed whole body functional work, abdominal stabilisation exercises, extensor chain strengthening exercises, gait; however, there is still a lack of work experimenting with these exercise modalities.
8. Analyse the tools used in the study for the visually impaired user.
The patient with CNSLBP and visual impairment faces some challenges in accessing digital content. It will be important to understand whether or not the elements used are effective for this population.
All these objectives seek as a common interest the contribution of scientific evidence that supports the use of intelligent sensors in musculoskeletal pathology and that, integrated in telecare PTAs and through the use of artificial intelligence, allow the physiotherapist to be able to establish with greater precision a personalised diagnosis, as well as to serve patients as a feedback system that allows them to be an active part of their diagnosis and treatment.
Conditions
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Study Design
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NON_RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Semi-directed Therapeutical Exercise and pain education program
Patients will receive physical exercise, combined with pain education and healthy lifestyle habits: an intervention programme consisting of 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks (total of 36 sessions). Each week there will be one face-to-face session, followed by 2 home sessions, (12 face-to-face and 24 home sessions). The sessions will include cardiovascular exercises, 2 days a week we will work on strength 13 and 1 day a week we will work on mobility and exercises to improve movement control, both before the cardiovascular effort14 . Each session will include a light warm-up (at the beginning of the session) and a cool down (at the end).
physical exercise
Group A (physical exercise, combined with pain education and healthy lifestyle habits), will receive an intervention programme consisting of 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks (total of 36 sessions). Each week there will be one face-to-face session, followed by 2 home sessions, (12 face-to-face and 24 home sessions). The sessions will include cardiovascular exercises, 2 days a week we will work on strength13 and 1 day a week we will work on mobility and exercises to improve movement control, both before the cardiovascular effort14 . Each session will include a light warm-up (at the beginning of the session) and a cool down (at the end).
Pain release passive therapy based on manual therapy, thermotherapy and electroanalgesia
Patients will receive 35-40 minutes of passive analgesic techniques sessions (2 per week, over 8 weeks). The following treatment will be applied:
15 minutes of massage on the lumbopelvic musculature, lower lumbar segments and sacroiliac joints rhytmic-passive mobilization. The hip may also be mobilised at physiotherapist's discretion, 10 minutes of electrotherapy (interferential current in the lumbar region) Medium frequency current, interrupted alternating sinusoidal pulse with a frequency of up to 250 Hz and thermotherapy (10-15 minutes local in the lumbar region) with antenna electrodes placed at a distance of 20 cm from the patient's skin, at an intensity of 70 to 120 watts.
Manual therapy
Group B will receive a treatment based on passive analgesic techniques consisting of manual therapy, electrotherapy (interferential currents) and thermotherapy (microwaves). This treatment will be carried out in two weekly sessions (over eight weeks) of 40 minutes each, consisting of 15 minutes of manual therapy (of the lumbopelvic musculature), 10 minutes of electrotherapy (interferential current in the lumbar region) and thermotherapy (10 minutes local in the lumbar region).
Interventions
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physical exercise
Group A (physical exercise, combined with pain education and healthy lifestyle habits), will receive an intervention programme consisting of 3 sessions per week for 12 weeks (total of 36 sessions). Each week there will be one face-to-face session, followed by 2 home sessions, (12 face-to-face and 24 home sessions). The sessions will include cardiovascular exercises, 2 days a week we will work on strength13 and 1 day a week we will work on mobility and exercises to improve movement control, both before the cardiovascular effort14 . Each session will include a light warm-up (at the beginning of the session) and a cool down (at the end).
Manual therapy
Group B will receive a treatment based on passive analgesic techniques consisting of manual therapy, electrotherapy (interferential currents) and thermotherapy (microwaves). This treatment will be carried out in two weekly sessions (over eight weeks) of 40 minutes each, consisting of 15 minutes of manual therapy (of the lumbopelvic musculature), 10 minutes of electrotherapy (interferential current in the lumbar region) and thermotherapy (10 minutes local in the lumbar region).
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Pain that is provoked and relieved by different positions, movements and activities. In other words, mechanical behaviour.
* Low back pain whose movement behaviours have a clear association with their pain disorder.
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of non-specific low back pain of less than 12 weeks' duration.
* Diagnosis of specific low back pain by a physician (radicular pain, herniated disc, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, etc.), any lower limb or lumbar spine surgery within the last 3 months, pregnancy, pain without clear mechanical behaviour, active rheumatological disease, progressive neurological disease, severe cardiac or other systemic medical condition, malignant disease, acute osteoarticular trauma, fractures, infections or acute vascular problems.
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Universidad de Zaragoza
OTHER
Escuela Universitaria de Fisioterapia de la Once
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Juan Andrés Martín Gonzalo
Professor
Principal Investigators
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João Sousa, MSc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Escuela Universitaria de Fisioterapia de la Once
Locations
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Universidad de Zaragoza (Clínica Valdespartera y CS Seminario)
Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain
Escuela Unviersitaria de Fisioterapia de la ONCE
Madrid, , Spain
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Pablo Herrero, PhD
Role: backup
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