Assessing the Functional Movement Screen as a Reliable Physical Therapy Discharge Criteria for Chronic Lower Back Pain Patients
Unknown statusNCT06474429
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.
Brief summary (from the registry)
Overview of Research Design and Objectives This study is a prospective, concurrent cohort study aimed at evaluating the reliability of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) as a discharge criterion for patients with chronic lower back pain (LBP) undergoing physical therapy. The primary objective is to identify a benchmark FMS score that correlates with a low risk of recurrence and high levels of functional performance post-discharge. Specific Aims and Hypotheses The study specifically aims to: Assess the effectiveness of FMS in determining discharge readiness for chronic LBP patients. The hypothesis is that a specific threshold score on the FMS can reliably indicate a patient\'s readiness for discharge, reducing the risk of recurrence and ensuring better long-term functional outcomes. Rationale for the Study Chronic LBP is a prevalent condition requiring multidisciplinary management. The FMS, widely used in athletic and military settings, has potential utility in clinical management of chronic LBP, particularly in establishing discharge criteria. This study seeks to explore this potential, addressing a gap in evidence regarding discharge benchmarks for chronic LBP patients. Procedures The study involves 50 chronic LBP patients from the Texas Back Institute. Participants will undergo their standard physical therapy regimen, supplemented by regular FMS assessments to evaluate discharge readiness. Assessments include a series of functional tasks, with scores ranging from 0 to 3 for each task, culminating in a total possible score of 21. Risks and Anticipated Benefits Risks are minimal, akin to those in low-intensity exercises. Benefits include improved discharge criteria for chronic LBP patients, potentially enhancing long-term outcomes. All procedures adhere to Good Clinical Practice and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines. This study\'s risks include potential loss of confidentiality, psychological, and physical risks. Physical risks…
Study details
- Official title
- Assessing the Functional Movement Screen as a Reliable Physical Therapy Discharge Criteria for Chronic Lower Back Pain Patients
- Conditions
- Sponsor
- Texas Back Institute
- Start date
- 2024-04-26
- Primary completion
- 2026-03-08
- Sex
- All
- Age range
- from 18 Years to 49 Years
- Results posted
- No results posted in this snapshot
- Countries
- United States
- Total sites listed
- 1
Eligibility criteria
Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
* Non-surgical patients who have had lower back pain for \>3 months * Patients who include and are between the ages of 18 and 49 * Patients with a BMI of \<30 * Not pregnant with no plans of becoming pregnant during the duration of the study * Be able and willing to understand and sign consent for study participation * Be physically able to comply with study protocol requirements * Not have had recent surgeries or have confounding factors that would keep them from being able to perform any portion of the FMS assessment
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06474429