Randomized Trial for cLBP (Gokhale Project)

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).

Conditions

Lower Back Pain Chronic

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Study overview

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).

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

Randomized Trial for cLBP (Gokhale Project)

Condition
Lower Back Pain Chronic
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Redwood City

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

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-65 years old (working age population).
  • * NPRS score 4 or more for lower back.
  • * RMDQ score 7 and above.
  • * English speaking population
  • * Need insurance
  • * Pregnancy (as stated by patient)
  • * With cognitive or communication impairment .
  • * Patients recommended for surgery
  • * Participating in other form of intervention.
  • * Prior history of chronic neurological disorder that impacts mobility (e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
  • * Fibromyalgia
  • * Underwent PT treatment for low back pain in the last 6 months
  • * Underlying mental disorder/untreated depression or presence of neurologic disorders such as MS, Alzheimers, Parkinsons

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Stanford University,

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

Study Record Dates

2028-12-31