Therapeutic Exercise and Education for Low Back Pain

This study will evaluate a new treatment program for patients with ongoing or long-term low back pain who receive care at primary care physiotherapy units. Participants with subacute or chronic nonspecific low back pain will be randomly divided into three groups for comparison of their progress. The first group will receive an eight-week program of therapeutic exercise and health education, which will be delivered entirely online. The second group will receive the same exercise and education program in face-to-face sessions. The third group will receive standard physiotherapy care. The study will last eight weeks, and researchers will follow up with participants three months later. The project's main goal is to measure changes in participants' daily disability levels. The researchers will also examine other important factors, such as pain intensity, fear of movement, anxiety, depression, quality of life, and overall satisfaction with the care received. Measurements will be taken before the study begins, immediately after the eight-week program ends, and at the three-month follow-up. This trial aims to find more accessible, evidence-based ways to treat back pain, reduce hospital waiting lists, and improve patient well-being by combining digital and in-person care.

NCT Number	NCT07713082
Lead Sponsor	University of Valladolid Collaborators: Castilla-León Health Service
Conditions	Low Back Pain
Enrollment	132 participants
Start Date	2027-03
Primary Completion	2027-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2028-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-21