RECRUITING

Randomized Trial for cLBP (Gokhale Project)

Study Overview

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Description

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Gokhale Method posture therapy for low back pain (LBP) management to standard physical therapy (PT) with posture training. The second aim of this study is to evaluate usability and user adherence of the online/digital intervention through the Gokhale Method Foundation Class (online delivery with smartphone App). The investigator hopes to learn: The effectiveness of the Gokhale Method posture therapy for low back pain management, in comparison to the effectiveness of standard physical therapy with posture training. the usability and user adherence of the online/digital intervention through the Gokhale Method Foundation Class (online delivery with smartphone App).

Official Title

A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Postural Therapies for People With Chronic Lower Back Pain (cLBP)-Gokhale Project

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-07-01
Study Completion:2028-12-31
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT05657964

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * 18-65 years old (working age population).
  2. * NPRS score 4 or more for lower back.
  3. * RMDQ score 7 and above.
  4. * English speaking population
  5. * Need insurance
  1. * Pregnancy (as stated by patient)
  2. * With cognitive or communication impairment .
  3. * Patients recommended for surgery
  4. * Participating in other form of intervention.
  5. * Prior history of chronic neurological disorder that impacts mobility (e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
  6. * Fibromyalgia
  7. * Underwent PT treatment for low back pain in the last 6 months
  8. * Underlying mental disorder/untreated depression or presence of neurologic disorders such as MS, Alzheimers, Parkinsons

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Ruopeng Sun, PHD
CONTACT
6507217600
rusun@stanford.edu
Susmita Chatterjee, MS
CONTACT
6504979271
susmitac@stanford.edu

Principal Investigator

Matthew Smuck, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Stanford PM&R Orthopedic surgery

Study Locations (Sites)

Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine Clinic
Redwood City, California, 94063
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Stanford University

  • Matthew Smuck, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford PM&R Orthopedic surgery

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-07-01
Study Completion Date2028-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-07-01
Study Completion Date2028-12-31

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Lower Back Pain Chronic