Evaluating relapse prophylaxis in addition to interdisciplinary multimodal pain therapy for back pain: a randomised controlled trial

• Published in: Journal of rehabilitation medicine Vol. 57; p. jrm42088
• Main Authors: Schmetsdorf, Julia, Krüger, Kathrin, Posselt, Jacqueline, Werner, Runde, Zechel, Hans-Georg, Kohlmann, Thomas, Krauth, Christian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: MJS Publishing, on behalf of the Foundation for Rehabilitation Information 20.08.2025; Medical Journals Sweden
• Subjects: back pain; health-related quality of life (HRQOL); Original Report; pain management; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; rehabilitation; Secondary Prevention

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a 12-month relapse prophylaxis following a 4-week interdisciplinary multimodal pain therapy approach for patients with back pain. The study examined whether the intervention reduced days of incapacity to work (primary outcome) and improved...