Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation Program in the Treatment of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

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    Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo
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rehabilitation program
chronic pain

Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to develop and test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an internet-based self-management program based on pain education and exercise for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Description

Chronic pain is a major burden on the individual and society. It is estimated that about one third of the adult population worldwide suffer from chronic pain, with higher prevalence rates reported for low-income countries. Internet-based self-management programs have grown with the development of new technologies and have been extensively used for delivering healthcare in many areas. However, there is still little research on the development and testing of remotely-delivered programs for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially in low and mid-income countries. The aim of this clinical trial is to develop and test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an internet-based self-management program based on pain education and exercise for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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Condition Pain, Pain, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain
Age 18years - 60years
Treatment Internet-Based Pain Education and Exercise, Online Booklet
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04274439
SponsorUniversidade Cidade de Sao Paulo
Last Modified on16 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 18 and 60 years
Seeking treatment for any chronic musculoskeletal pain of at least 3 points in a 0 to 10 Pain Numerical Rating Scale
Able to read and understand Portuguese
With internet access
Chronic Pain will be defined as pain lasting more than 12 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

Present neurological symptoms (nerve root compromise, or sensation deficits)
Present serious spinal pathologies (e.g., fracture, tumor, inflammatory, autoimmune, and infectious diseases)
Present serious cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (e.g., coronary heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, decompensated diabetes)
Recent orthopaedic surgery (over the last 12 months)
Scheduled to undergo surgery in the next 6 months, or pregnancy
If have any contraindication to exercise
We will perform a pre-screening for physical activity participation at baseline using the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) Portuguese version to rule out any contraindication to participate in physical activity
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