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Table 7 Content of baseline and follow-up assessments

From: Yoga vs. physical therapy vs. education for chronic low back pain in predominantly minority populations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Measures

Baseline

6 weeks

12 weeks

26 weeks

40 weeks

52 weeks

Baseline information

Socio-demographics

x

     

Expectations and preferences

x

     

Comorbidities

x

     

Primary outcomes

Low back pain score

x

x

x

x

x

x

Roland Morris disability (RMDQ)

x

x

x

x

x

x

Secondary outcomes

Pain medication use

x

x

x

x

x

x

Work productivity

x

x

x

x

x

x

Health-related quality of life (SF-36)

x

x

x

x

x

x

Global improvement

 

x

x

x

x

x

Satisfaction with treatment

x

x

x

x

x

x

Treatment-related information

Cost diary

 

x

x

x

x

x

Adverse events

 

x

x

x

x

x

Other LBP treatments

x

x

x

x

x

x

Exploratory outcomes and potential covariates

Fear Avoidance Beliefs (FABQ)

x

x

x

x

x

x

Exercise

x

x

x

x

x

x

Alcohol, drug, smoking

x

 

x

  

x

Height & weight

x

 

x

  

x

Pain Self-Efficacy (PSEQ)

x

 

x

  

x

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality (PSQI)

x

 

x

  

x

Depression (PHQ-8)

x

 

x

  

x

Anxiety (GAD-7)

x

 

x

  

x

Coping Strategies (CSQ)

x

 

x

  

x

Perceived Stress (PSS)

x

 

x

  

x