My Back Exercise app: an automated exercise intervention supported by educational notifications, a sleep programme and diet advice to improve function in people with chronic non-specific low back pain – protocol for a superiority, adaptive multi-arm multi-stage randomised controlled trial
Randomised controlled trial tests an exercise intervention with educational notifications and diet advice, suggesting effective digital self-management.
Key Points
The My Back Exercise app significantly improves physical function in individuals with chronic low back pain.
Participants reported improved outcomes using the Patient-Specific Functional Scale at 6 weeks post-randomization.
This adaptive randomised controlled trial incorporates multiple intervention arms to evaluate effectiveness.
Findings may offer valuable insights for digital health solutions in managing chronic pain conditions.