Results of a systematic review showed that lumbar supports are not effective in the primary prevention of low back pain, but there were positive indications for the secondary preventive use of lumbar supports in the reduction of low back pain. In…
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Verkorte titel
Aandoening
Self-reported non-specific low back pain (LBP) in the previous year.
Ondersteuning
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Laan van Nieuw Oost Indië 334
P.O. Box 93245, 2509 AE The Hague
The Netherlands
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
1. Number of days low back pain per month;<br>
2. Number of days sick leave per year (calendar days);<br>
3. Cost effectiveness.
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
LBP is a major problem among home care workers. Annual prevalences range from 44-72%. There are indications of positive effects, when using a lumbar support as a secondary preventive measure against LBP.
This RCT studies the efficacy of using lumbar supports in the secondary prevention of LBP among home care workers.
Doel van het onderzoek
Results of a systematic review showed that lumbar supports are not effective in the primary prevention of low back pain, but there were positive indications for the secondary preventive use of lumbar supports in the reduction of low back pain. In this RCT we study the secondary preventive efficacy of these lumbar supports.
Onderzoeksopzet
N/A
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
A lumbar support was provided to the intervention group in addition to usual care (primary and secondary care for the management of LBP, available as usual).
Algemeen / deelnemers
Erasmus MC<br>
P.O. Box 2040
B.W. Koes
Rotterdam 3000 CA
The Netherlands
+31 (0)10 7043620
b.koes@erasmusmc.nl
Wetenschappers
Erasmus MC<br>
P.O. Box 2040
B.W. Koes
Rotterdam 3000 CA
The Netherlands
+31 (0)10 7043620
b.koes@erasmusmc.nl
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
1. Reporting LBP at the start of the study, or reporting two or more episodes of LBP in the 12 months prior to the start of the study;
2. Performing medical care and/or domestic tasks as a home care worker.
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
1. Suffering from specific LBP e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or vertebral fractions;
2. Pregnant at the start of the study;
3. Receiving medical treatment for high blood pressure.
Opzet
Deelname
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Andere (mogelijk minder actuele) registraties in dit register
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In overige registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL469 |
| NTR-old | NTR510 |
| Ander register | : N/A |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN73707379 |
Samenvatting resultaten
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2. Ann Intern Med. 2007 Nov 20;147(10):685-92.<br>