Yoga Dosing Study for Chronic Low Back Pain

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Back Pain Lower Back Chronic

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01761617

Run by

Boston Medical Center

People needed

96

Starts

2011-09-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-08-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18-64 years old
• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• Use of yoga in the previous 6 months
• New CLBP treatments started within the previous month or anticipated to begin in the next 12 months
• Pregnancy
• Back surgery in the previous three years
• Specific CLBP pathologies
• Severe or progressive neurological deficits
• Sciatica pain equal to or greater than back pain
• Active substance or alcohol abuse
• Active or planned worker's compensation, disability, or personal injury claims

Where it is running

• Boston Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• South Boston Community Health Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Dorchester House Multi-service Center — Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
• Codman Square Health Center — Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
• Upham's Corner Health Center — Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
• Roslindale Greater Medical and Dental Center — Roslindale, Massachusetts, United States

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