Reducing Sedentary Behavior to Decrease Low Back Pain: Stand Back Study
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Chronic Low Back Pain
In brief
This study will test the effects of a sedentary behavior intervention on low back pain in working adults. The behavioral intervention will include the use of a sit-stand desk and a wrist-worn activity prompter that will notify participants when they have been sedentary for too long.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02624687
- Run by
- University of Pittsburgh
- People needed
- 27
- Starts
- 2015-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-03-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Have chronic low back pain defined as a back pain problem that has persisted at least 3 months and has resulted in pain on at least half the days in the past 6 months
- Oswestry low back pain index >20% to ensure a moderate level of disability is present, thus minimizing a potential floor effect
- Currently perform deskwork at least 20 hours per week at a desk compatible with the sit-stand attachment
- Stable employment (at least 3 months at current job and plan to stay at current job for the next 6 months)
- Ability to obtain approval to install sit-stand workstation (i.e., from supervisor)
- Access to internet connection and email to complete assessment surveys
You may not qualify if…
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Cardiovascular event in the last 6 months (e.g. heart attack, stoke, heart failure, revascularization procedure)
- Presence of a comorbid condition that would limit ability to reduce sedentary behavior (e.g. currently undergoing treatment for cancer)
- Back surgery in the past 3 months or planned in the next year
- Presence of a medical "red flag" for a serious spinal condition (cancer, compression fracture, signs or symptoms of root compression, infection)
- Inability to tolerate standing for any reason
- Currently using a sit-stand desk, standing desk, or wearable activity monitor
- Currently pregnant or planned pregnancy in the next 6 months
- Blood pressure >159/100 mmHg
Where it is running
- University of Pittsburgh, Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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