Yoga Dosing Study for Chronic Low Back Pain

(YLBP2 Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+5 other locations

Overseen by Robert B Saper, MD, MPH

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Boston Medical Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

A 12-week randomized controlled trial (RCT) for chronic low back pain in predominantly minority populations comparing yoga classes once/week vs. twice/week. Primary outcomes are pain intensity and measure of disability; secondary outcomes are pain medication use, treatment adherence, and health-related quality of life.

Research Team

Robert B Saper, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Boston Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Current non-specific low back pain persisting >12 weeks. Mean low back pain intensity for the previous week 4 or greater on a 0 to 10 numerical rating scale (0=no pain to 10=worst possible pain).

English fluency sufficient to follow treatment instructions and answer survey questions

Willingness to list comprehensive contact information for at least one (preferably two) friend, family member, or work colleague who will always know how to contact the participant.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Yoga class once per week (Behavioural Intervention)
• Yoga class twice per week (Behavioural Intervention)

Participant Groups

Group I: Yoga Class Twice Per Week Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants attend two hatha yoga classes each week for 12 weeks.

Group II: Yoga Class Once per Week Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants attend one hatha yoga class each week for 12 weeks.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Boston Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

410

Recruited

890,000+

Dr. Alastair Bell

Boston Medical Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

MD from University of Oxford, MBA from Harvard Business School

Dr. Ravin Davidoff

Boston Medical Center

Chief Medical Officer since 2008

M.B., B.Ch. from University of Witwatersrand, South Africa