Back pain breakthrough? simple program may keep healthcare workers on their feet
NCT ID NCT00782925
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a combination of education and exercise could help healthcare workers avoid repeat episodes of lower back pain. Over 350 workers with a history of back pain took part in small-group sessions or continued usual care. The goal was to see if the program reduced sick leave and prevented chronic pain over two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational and exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical, low-cost way to reduce recurrent back pain and sick leave among healthcare workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all workers or settings. The program requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69002, France
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