Type 3 Predictive Observational Study for Sensory Profiles in Central Sensitization in Low Back Pain Population. (T3PredCohSt)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Status: Completed

Conditions: Sensory Profiles, Nociplastic Pain, Low Back Pain

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05097235

T-3LoCoSt

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study conducts prognostic research to develop, validate, and evaluate the predictive role of sensory profiles in the development of sensory profiles over time. Therefore, a type 3 prognostic model research will be conducted in the low back pain population.

Full description

This is a longitudinal multi-centre prospective cohort study design with two measurements.The STROBE statement is used as guideline and the results are reported according to the TRIPOD, and REMARK checklists. The study is a type III prognostic model research study, following the PROGRESS framework to assess the outcome by the development, validation, and evaluation of the impact of incorporating single or multiple prognostic factors, and their prognostic value at baseline in the development of CS over a period of 12 weeks.

Enrollment: 114 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• patients with acute LBP (< six weeks)
• with or without radiating pain
• aged 18 to 60 years
• a pain-free episode for at least 12 weeks before the onset of their current back pain.
• be able to read and understand the Dutch language.

Exclusion criteria

• any specific cause of low back pain

Trial design

114 participants in 1 patient group

t0, t1

Description:

acute low back pain, inclusion criteria.