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ArticleBMJ open2026

Efficacy of YOga in people with chronic non-specific low BACK pain and poor PROgnosis (YOBACK-PRO): protocol for a randomised clinical trial.

Simone M Nunes, Rodrigo R Rizzo, Marcia R Franco, Fabiane R Ferreira, Livia J G Barros, Izabela T Maciel, Raimundo L Santos, Robert R Nascimento, Angelo J Couto, Letícia S Quaresma and 5 more

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Article in BMJ open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05953155 (Effectiveness of YOga in Patients with Chronic Low BACK Pain and Poor PROgnosis), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Effectiveness of YOga in Patients with Chronic Low BACK Pain and Poor PROgnosis (YOBACK-PRO Trial): a Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorFederal University of Minas GeraisRan2023 to 2027Enrolled110ConditionsLow Back Pain, Chronic Low-back Pain, Back Pain, Back Pain Lower Back ChronicArmsControl, Yoga
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15 authors.

Simone M NunesGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Rodrigo R RizzoSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Marcia R FrancoSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Fabiane R FerreiraDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Livia J G BarrosDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Izabela T MacielDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Raimundo L SantosDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Robert R NascimentoGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Angelo J CoutoGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Letícia S QuaresmaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Rafael M FontesDepartment of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Erica M R FerreiraGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Chris G MaherSydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1628-7857
James H McAuleySchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Rafael Z PintoGraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil Rafael.Zambelli@uts.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2775-860X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionYoga has been shown to improve pain and function compared with no exercise in people with chronic low back pain (LBP), but treatment effects are small. Given that yoga is a mind-body intervention that addresses physical as well as psychological factors, it may be more effective for patients with chronic LBP who are at high risk of poor prognosis. The study aims to investigate the efficacy of a 12-week yoga programme combined with education in reducing pain and disability for individuals with chronic LBP at high risk of poor prognosis at short (12 weeks) and intermediate (24 weeks) terms, compared with a control group receiving education only. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A randomised controlled trial will include 110 adults with chronic non-specific LBP reporting an average pain intensity of 3 points or more on a 0-10 scale over the past week and classified as high risk of poor prognosis (ie, scoring 50 points or above) on the Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire short-form. Participants in the control group will receive an educational booklet and attend three face-to-face lectures over a 3-month period. In the intervention group, in addition to the booklet and lectures, participants will attend group yoga sessions twice a week for 12 weeks, totalling 24 yoga sessions. The primary outcome is disability assessed at 12 weeks, measured using the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Protocol number CAAE: 57028022.0.0000.5149). Findings will be disseminated to trial participants, clinicians and the broader public and scientific community. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05953155.

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Chronic PainLow Back PainYogaAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPatient Education as TopicPrognosisRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeBack painChronic PainCOMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

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PMID41605601
PMCPMC12853450

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