Could a day and a half of classes and exercise ease your back pain?

NCT ID NCT04133818

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a short, 1.5-day program of education and exercise is feasible for people with subacute or chronic low back pain who haven't improved with first-line treatments. 23 working adults participated, and the study measured how acceptable they found the program. The goal was to see if this less intensive approach could be a practical option before considering more intensive rehab.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
multidisciplinary education and exercise therapy program
What this could lead to
If this program proves feasible and effective, it could offer a short, accessible option for managing low back pain without intensive rehab.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (23 people) with no control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. The program's long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Cochin

    Paris, France, 75014, France