13-Year study reveals how chronic back pain evolves in women
NCT ID NCT03974191
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 87 women who had chronic low back pain 13 years ago to see how their pain, daily activities, and ability to work have changed. Researchers are looking for patterns that might predict who will improve or worsen over time. The goal is to better understand the long-term course of chronic back pain in women.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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87 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2019
- Finished
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Mar 2020
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The 183 women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were invited to participate in the cross-sectional study in 2006 and 131 accepted participation. All 131 from the cross-sectional study are now invited to participate in the present 13-year follow-up.The inclusion criteria at the first assessment in 2006 were: female patient, age between 18 and 60 years, low back pain (pain between costal margins and gluteal folds) with or without referred leg pain. Further criteria were; greater than 12-week's duration of symptoms, not pregnant, no known spinal disorders, no other severe somatic or psychiatric disorders, understanding in Swedish.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * All participants (n=131) included in the Cross Sectional Study in 2006 Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant * Serious somatic disorders * Serious psychiatric disorders
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Närhälsan, Region Västra Götaland
Alingsås, Sweden, Sweden
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Närhälsan, Region Västra Götaland
Uddevalla, Sweden, Sweden
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R&D primary care, Region Västra Götaland
Borås, Sweden, Sweden
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