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Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions on kinesiophobia in patients with chronic non-specific low
Tianwei Lou1, Qiang Chen2, Meng Tian3
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Introduction:
Kinesiophobia is a significant factor which influences the prognosis of patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). The restriction of functional training can severely impede functional recovery and contribute to negative emotional states (including anxiety and depression) and a heightened risk of insomnia while exacerbating the economic burden on patients. Although several randomised controlled trials have evaluated the effects of various non-pharmacological interventions on kinesiophobia in CNLBP, their relative efficacy and potential adverse effects remain ambiguous. This study will conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis to identify which non-pharmacological intervention may represent the most effective treatment for kinesiophobia in patients with CNLBP.
Methods And Analysis:
Comprehensive searches will be conducted across English and Chinese databases (including The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Springer, Embase, Wanfang Data, the Chongqing VIP Database and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) from the date of their inception to 20 November 2024. Only Chinese or English studies will be considered for analysis. The primary outcomes will include a significant reduction in secondary movement phobia associated with CNLBP, pain alleviation and enhancement of the functional status of the lumbar muscles. The Cochrane Bias Risk Assessment Tool will be used to conduct a bias risk assessment.Pairwise meta-analysis will be performed by Review Manager V.5.3 software, Stata V.16.0 and Open BUGS V.3.2.3 software will be used to conduct a network meta-analysis. The Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework will be employed to assess the quality of evidence.
Ethics And Dissemination:
All of the data included in this study will be derived from the literature; therefore, ethical approval is not necessary. The findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed journals and academic conferences.
Prospero Registration Number:
CRD42024605343.
