NCT07068321

Effects Of GDS Method Along With CBTThrough Smartphone Health App For Patients With Chronic LDP

Effects Of Godelieve Denis-Struf (GDS) Method Along With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Through Smartphone Health App For Patients With Chronic Lumbosacral Discogenic Pain.

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 159 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Chronic lumbosacral discogenic pain is a common and debilitating condition that significantly affects the quality of life of patients. Traditional treatments often focus on pain management, but a holistic approach combining physical exercises and psychological therapy can offer more sustainable relief.

Detailed description

The Godelieve Denis-Struf (GDS) method has been shown to improve posture, mobility, and muscular imbalances in patients with musculoskeletal pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another effective intervention that addresses the psychological factors contributing to chronic pain. With the rise of digital health solutions, smartphone applications have emerged as convenient tools to deliver these therapeutic methods. This study explores the combined effects of GDS exercises and CBT via a smartphone health app for individuals suffering from chronic lumbosacral discogenic pain.

Conditions

• Lumbosacral Disc Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Control Group (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)	Control Group will consist of 20 sessions of 30 min, applied twice per week over a period of 3 months including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and standardized exercises for LBP through smart phone application.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Godelieve Denis-Struf	Experimental Group will receive 20 sessions of 30 min applied twice per week over a period of 3 months of GDS treatment through smart phone application.
COMBINATION_PRODUCT	Godelieve Denis-Struf + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	Experimental Group 2 will receive 20 sessions of 45 min applied twice per week over a period of 3 months of GDS along CBT treatment through smart phone application.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-17
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2025-07-16
• Last updated: 2025-07-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan