Yoga vs Stretching in Veterans With Chronic Lower Back Pain: Does Mindfulness Matter?
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Back Pain, Back Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 89 |
| Updated: | 2/16/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2018 |
| Contact: | Paul E Dougherty, DC |
| Email: | paul.dougherty@va.gov |
| Phone: | 585-463-2673 |
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of recruiting, enrolling and
collecting outcome data on CLBP patients within the Veterans Affairs Community Based
Rochester Outpatient Center who undergo an 8 week active exercise class with mindfulness
(yoga) and without mindfulness (stretching class)
collecting outcome data on CLBP patients within the Veterans Affairs Community Based
Rochester Outpatient Center who undergo an 8 week active exercise class with mindfulness
(yoga) and without mindfulness (stretching class)
The study will approach all new or existing patients within the chiropractic clinic between
the ages of 18 and 89 who have low back pain greater than 12 weeks and pain greater than or
equal to 3, who have no contraindications to active exercise. Patients will be queried as to
interest and those interested will be consented. The investigators will recruit a total of 20
patients. Patients will then be randomized to receive either an 8 week active exercise class
with mindfulness (yoga) or an 8 week active exercise class without mindfulness (stretching
class). Both groups will have home exercise requirements and will be held accountable through
the use of a home practice log. Outcomes will include: Pain (PEG), Quality of Life (PROMIS
Global Health Survey GHS), Self Efficacy (2 Question), Fear Avoidance Belief, Castrophizing
and Social Engagement. Outcomes will be collected at baseline, and again at the end of the 8
week intervention. Clinician open ended questionnaire will be given to both study clinicians
at the end of the trial.
the ages of 18 and 89 who have low back pain greater than 12 weeks and pain greater than or
equal to 3, who have no contraindications to active exercise. Patients will be queried as to
interest and those interested will be consented. The investigators will recruit a total of 20
patients. Patients will then be randomized to receive either an 8 week active exercise class
with mindfulness (yoga) or an 8 week active exercise class without mindfulness (stretching
class). Both groups will have home exercise requirements and will be held accountable through
the use of a home practice log. Outcomes will include: Pain (PEG), Quality of Life (PROMIS
Global Health Survey GHS), Self Efficacy (2 Question), Fear Avoidance Belief, Castrophizing
and Social Engagement. Outcomes will be collected at baseline, and again at the end of the 8
week intervention. Clinician open ended questionnaire will be given to both study clinicians
at the end of the trial.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult Veterans between the ages of 18-89
- Lower back pain > 12 weeks
- Have the ability to exercise independently.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects will be excluded if
- They are currently enrolled in or maintain a home meditation practice
- If they are currently involved in a mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy group.
- If they have participated in a structured group yoga class in the last three months.
- If they have an open workers compensation or no-fault case or have undergone spinal
surgery in the past 6 months.
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Rochester, New York 14620
Principal Investigator: Paul Dougherty, DC
Phone: 585-463-2673
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