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Could a simple quiz match you to the perfect back pain exercise?

NCT ID NCT04283409

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether matching people with chronic low back pain to specific exercises—graded activity or motor control exercises—based on a questionnaire leads to better results. Researchers will compare the two exercise types in 425 adults to see if personalized matching reduces pain and disability more effectively. The goal is to make exercise therapy more effective and reduce healthcare costs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise therapy (graded activity or motor control exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that matching patients to the right exercise based on a simple questionnaire leads to better pain relief and function, making treatment more effective.
What could go wrong
This is a validation study, so results may not confirm earlier findings. Exercise effects are often small, and individual responses vary widely.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

425 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * chronic non-specific LBP (\>3 months) with or without leg pain * back pain being the primary musculoskeletal complaint of the patient * between 18 to 80 years of age, * English speaking (to allow response to questionnaires and communication with physiotherapist), * moderate or greater pain or disability measured using question 7 and 8 of the SF-36,34 * moderate or high risk classification on the STarT Back Tool indicating appropriateness of physiotherapy and thus an exercise program. Exclusion Criteria: * nerve root compromise (2 strength, reflex or sensation affected for the same nerve root) * suspected or confirmed serious pathology (e.g. infection, fracture, cancer, inflammatory arthritis, cauda equina syndrome) * pregnancy * scheduled or on the wait list for surgery during trial period * cognitive impairment that precludes participant from completing study questionnaires or comply with exercise recommendations (e.g. dementia, Alzheimers) * severe neuromuscular condition (e.g. spinal cord injury) that precludes participant from engaging in activity exercise. * clinical assessment indicating that the participant is not suitable for active exercises (by a family physician, or using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire).

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Non-specific low back pain

Contacts and locations

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  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 1C7, Canada

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