Table 1 Summary of PICOS eligibility criteria (“Methods/design” section lists detailed criteria)
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria | |
|---|---|---|
Population | Adults (≥ 18 years) with non-specific CLBP | Patient baseline pain < 4/10; radicular pain or LBP with a known cause; LBP < 12 weeks |
Intervention | Primary care interventions for CLBP | Surgical or invasive interventional procedures |
Comparison | A different eligible intervention or a control (placebo/sham or no intervention) | |
Outcome | Pain ratings or acceptability (all cause discontinuation) | |
Study type | Randomised clinical trials |