Gamified Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Central Florida

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Two groups with non-specific low back pain will be completing the same exercise protocol. The leaderboard group will have a gamified experience and the take-home packet group will be using a paper take-home packet. Outcomes will be measured at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, with pain and disability also being measured at 12 and 18 months.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 18-45 who have had low back pain in the last 6 months or at least three episodes of it in the past three years. It's not for those currently treated by rehab specialists, with specific back conditions like herniated discs, previous spine surgery, pregnancy, neurological symptoms, inability to exercise properly, or using certain pain medications.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 45 years old.

I have experienced low back pain recently or multiple times in the past 3 years.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have low back pain from conditions like herniated disc or previous spine surgery, and I am not pregnant.

I haven't seen a rehab specialist like a physical therapist in the last 6 months.

I cannot get into the starting position for exercise.

I am currently using lidocaine patches or prescription pain medication.

Treatment Details

The study compares two ways to manage non-specific low back pain: a gamified rehab experience with leaderboards versus a traditional take-home packet. Participants will follow the same exercises and their progress will be tracked over time up to 18 months.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Leaderboard groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The group that has access to weekly leaderboards and on-demand videos.

Group II: Take-home packet groupActive Control1 Intervention

The group that has access to paper take-home packets.