N/A
Completed N=229
Veterans Walk to Beat Back Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00694018 ↗Enrolled (actual)
229
Serious AEs
23.1%
Results posted
Oct 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) Score — 8.3; 6.6 units on a scale
Summary
The objective of this study was to assess whether an Internet-mediated pedometer based intervention would increase walking and improve function among individuals with chronic back pain.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY The Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RDQ) Score |
8.3; 6.6 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Veterans receiving care at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
- Have back pain that has persisted for more than 3 months
- Have a sedentary lifestyle (less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week)
- Have access to a computer (with Windows XP or Vista) on at least a weekly basis with an available USB port and Internet access
- Have a working e-mail address
- Are competent to provide written informed consent
- Are able to communicate in English
- Are not institutionalized
- Can identify a health care provider who can provide medical clearance.
Exclusion Criteria
- Currently pregnant
- Cannot walk at least one block
- Cannot obtain written clearance to start a walking program from a treating healthcare provider
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00694018). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.