DISCO – Influence of a Simple Information Booklet on the Evolution of Acute Low Back Pain (LBP)

Overview

To assess the impact of standardized written information on outcome in acute LBP.

Full Title of Study: “Influence of a Simple Information Booklet on the Evolution of Acute Low Back Pain (LBP): a Quasi-experimental Study in a Primary Care Setting.”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational

Detailed Description

A 3-month prospective, controlled study with a quasi-experimental design (i.e., a nonrandomized controlled sample with geographic stratification [30 areas]). Control and intervention areas ARE selected for their similarities in rural-to-urban distribution of the population and patients' access to GPs and to minimize risk of overlap between areas.

Interventions

  • Other: Patients’ questionnaire

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Each GP have to enroll up to 4 patients with acute LBP. Exclusion Criteria:

Patients are excluded if they 1. are less than 18 years old; 2. have pain for more than 4 weeks; 3. have pain intensity for the previous 24 hours less than 3 on a 11-point numeric scale (0= no pain, 10=maximal pain); 4. have sciatica; 5. have had a previous episode of acute LBP during the last 12 months; 6. have no occupational activities; 7. have consulted another practitioner for the same episode of back pain; 8. are pregnant; 9. have back pain related to infection, tumor, or inflammatory disease; or (j) have previously undergone back surgery. The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Sanofi
  • Overall Official(s)
    • COUDERC, Dr, Study Director, Sanofi

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