Cognitive functional therapy (CFT) compared with core training exercise (CTE) in patients with failed back surgery...

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Clinical Trials
• Pain Management

Background:

• Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) presents significant challenges in pain and disability.
• Current treatment options for FBSS often yield limited efficacy.
• Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in managing chronic low back pain associated with FBSS.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of cognitive functional therapy (CFT) against core training exercise (CTE) for patients with FBSS.
• To evaluate the impact of CFT and CTE on pain reduction and specific disability in FBSS patients.
• To provide evidence-based guidance for clinicians treating FBSS.

Main Methods:

• Randomized controlled clinical trial with blinded evaluators.
• 80 participants diagnosed with FBSS will be recruited.
• Participants will be randomized to receive either CFT or CTE for up to 12 weeks.

Main Results:

• Primary outcomes measured will be pain intensity and specific disability levels.
• The study is designed with a sufficient sample size to detect clinically relevant treatment effects.
• Evaluators will be blinded to the treatment allocation to minimize bias.

Conclusions:

• This is the first study to investigate the efficacy of CFT for FBSS patients.
• The pragmatic design enhances the clinical relevance of the findings.
• Results will inform clinical decision-making for physiotherapists treating low back pain and FBSS.