NCT03829631 Lumbar Brace Deployment in the Emergency Department for Benign Low Back Pain
| NCT ID | NCT03829631 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta |
| Condition | Low Back Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 152 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-12 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 152 participants in total. It began in 2019-06-12 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.
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Brief Summary
Low back pain accounts for billions of dollars in health care expenditures. Most cases of back pain do not have a clear cause. Thus, low back pain management methods usually rely on targeting people' pain and discomfort. Painkillers, including opioids, are usually prescribed in the emergency departments for people with low back pain. But, like all medications, painkillers can have side effects, and some of those can be serious. There are also serious concerns about the overuse of painkillers. Thus, newer pain management methods are needed to reduce the use of painkillers in people with low back pain. Lumbar braces are one of the underutilized low back pain management methods in the emergency departments. Like crutches for leg and ankle injuries, they can minimise movements of the spine. This may decrease people pain and improve their function. This may also reduce the use of painkillers. In support of this approach, two recent studies conducted in a primary-care setting observed a reduction in the use of painkillers in people with low back pain who wore lumbar braces. The investigators are conducting this study to determine if wearing a lumbar brace for 4 weeks following emergency department presentation will reduce people's pain and discomfort and increase spine function. This may decrease the use of painkiller and future use of healthcare resources. This research study may also assist emergency-department staff with offering new recommendations to improve the quality of clinical decisions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Ambulatory * Able to read and understand English * Living in Edmonton * Presenting to an emergency department Exclusion Criteria: * Back pain due to systemic or specific disease such as known cancer, spinal infection, fracture, or ankylosing spondylitis * Pregnancy * Significant compression of the spinal cord/nerves * Previous back surgery * On-going workers' compensation or litigation cases
Contact & Investigator
Vahid Abdollah, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Alberta
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT03829631 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Low Back Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT03829631 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT03829631 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at v.abdollah@ualberta.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT03829631 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Perth, Australia.
Who is sponsoring the NCT03829631 clinical trial?
NCT03829631 is sponsored by University of Alberta. The principal investigator is Vahid Abdollah, PhD at University of Alberta. The trial plans to enroll 152 participants.