Pain education for patients with non-specific low back pain in Nepal: protocol of a feasibility randomised clinical trial (PEN-LBP Trial).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of years lived with disability in Nepal and elsewhere. Management of LBP that is evidence-based, easily accessible, cost-effective and culturally appropriate is desirable. The primary aim of this feasibility study is to determine if it is feasible to conduct a full randomised clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of pain education as an intervention for individuals with LBP in Nepal, relative to guideline-based physiotherapy treatment. The findings of the study will inform the planning of a full clinical trial and if any modifications are required to the protocol before undertaking a full trial.

Methods/analysis

This protocol describes an assessor-blinded feasibility clinical trial investigating feasibility of the p

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6089285 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature