Hyperventilation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
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Conditions studied: Low Back Pain, Recurrent, Hyperventilation Syndrome
In brief
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Impaired postural control is a key factor in the development and maintenance of LBP. Moreover, the prevalence of LBP is associated with impairments in diaphragm function, symptoms of dyspnea, and dysfunctional breathing. However, the association between LBP (and more specifically postural control) and hyperventilation remains unknown. The main objective of this project is to investigate whether the presence of recurrent non-specific LBP is related to the presence of hyperventilation, when classified either objectively by decreased carbon dioxide values (demonstrating hypocapnia) or by symptoms while showing normal carbon dioxide values. Moreover, the investigators will explore whether psychosocial factors play a role in this relation. Subsequently, the investigators will examine whether hyperventilation in LBP patients is related to impaired postural control, and more specifically to a decreased postural contribution of the diaphragm.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04074798
- Run by
- Hasselt University
- People needed
- 90
- Starts
- 2020-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2025-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-08-22
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may not qualify if…
- Insufficient understanding of Dutch language
- Previous spinal surgery
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, pulmonary vascular disease, asthma except for exertional asthma
- Acute cardiovascular or gastrointestinal disorders
- Neuromuscular disease interfering with normal lower limb or trunk functioning
- Acute pain or secondary chronic pain
- Pregnant and lactating women
- Major psychiatric conditions
- Acute lower limb problems
- Vestibular disorders
Where it is running
- Hasselt University — Hasselt, Belgium (enrolling)
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