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Improvement in Pain, Function and Quality of Life With a Protocolized Exercise Program Compared With Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Analgesics in Patients With Subacute Low Back Pain in Medellín, Colombia, 2009-2010
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Exercise program and NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for Back Pain Lower Back. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
Our clinical trial has the purpose to evaluate the effectiveness in reducing pain and improving function and quality of life during a 6-months follow-up of a therapeutic exercise program compared to pharmacological treatment with NSAIDs in patients with subacute low back pain attending the physiatrist consultation of several ambulatory health centers in Medellín during the years 2009-2010.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Standardize the intervention programs Exercise program includes: physical agents, massage of myofascial points, stretching and strengthening exercises, cycloergometer or band aerobic exercises. 12 sessions, 3 per week.
The second group was treated for 10 days with NSAIDs (naproxen 500 mg/d or celecoxib 200 mg/d) according to the indications and contraindications. The patients kept a journal stating whether they had taken the drug and any adverse reactions. If the pain intensity of any participant increased, acetaminophen (1.5 - 2.0 g/d) was proposed as a rescue procedure.