Is a sleep intervention effective for low back pain when genetics is considered?

IS A SLEEP INTERVENTION EFFECTIVE FOR LOW BACK PAIN WHEN GENETICS IS CONSIDERED? STUDY PROTOCOL OF A RANDOMISED CO-TWIN TRIAL

Presenter: Pinheiro MB

The module addresses:

Question: What is the efficacy of a web-based sleep quality intervention

in people with chronic low back pain and insomnia when the significant

genetic influences that affect these conditions are controlled for? What is

the feasibility of this study, specifically the recruitment and follow-up rate,

adherence, diffusion, and twins’ perceptions regarding the intervention?

Conclusion: The results of this study will provide precise estimates into

the efficacy of a sleep intervention for people with low back pain and

insomnia because it will control for the significant contribution of genetics

to both conditions.

Key Practice Points:

• This study will help to understand the effects of a sleep intervention for

people with low back pain and insomnia using an innovative design that

controls for genetics and web-based data collection methods.

• Results from this study will inform the implementation of policy in the

treatment of low back pain.

CPD Points: 0.25