Chronic Low Back Pain study: Pain EASE vs Yoga
Official title Sequential and Comparative Evaluation of Pain Treatment Effectiveness Response
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04142177
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing which mix of care works best for chronic low back pain. It compares simple monitoring, online self-help, and physical therapy.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a Veteran with chronic low back pain.
- What's involved
- You would get one of three care plans at first. If your pain does not improve, you might try yoga, spine adjustments, or talk therapy.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts one year and includes check-ins to see how your pain changes.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Low back pain
- present for at least 6 months,
- present most days or everyday,
- interferes the most with activities considering all of the places where the patient experiences pain;
- Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity (PEG) score of 4 or greater;
You likely can't join if
- Currently enrolled in any other treatment study unless exempted by CSP;
- Acute or chronic illness that would prevent the Veteran from receiving study treatments offered (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent myocardial...
- Neurological impairment related to disease of the spine or other causes preventing participation in any of the treatment modalities under study;
- Current or recent (last 3 months) treatment involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spinal manipulation therapy, or Yoga;
- Current severe alcohol or substance abuse use disorder;
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g. current psychosis, current suicidal ideation, or psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last 6...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Low back pain
- present for at least 6 months,
- present most days or everyday,
- interferes the most with activities considering all of the places where the patient experiences pain;
- Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity (PEG) score of 4 or greater;
- Veteran age 18 years or older, either sex, any racial or ethnic background;
- Able to comprehend and willing to sign the study informed consent form;
- Able and willing to attend in-person treatment sessions;
- Anticipate continuing care at the enrolling VA for the period of the study;
- Stable access to the internet at home, work, or other location (e.g. mobile phone), and an email address.
- Currently enrolled in any other treatment study unless exempted by CSP;
- Acute or chronic illness that would prevent the Veteran from receiving study treatments offered (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, recent myocardial infarction within the last 6 months, unstable angina, acute congestive...
- Neurological impairment related to disease of the spine or other causes preventing participation in any of the treatment modalities under study;
- Current or recent (last 3 months) treatment involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spinal manipulation therapy, or Yoga;
- Current severe alcohol or substance abuse use disorder;
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g. current psychosis, current suicidal ideation, or psychiatric illness requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months);
- Back surgery within the last 6 months, or undergoing evaluation for back surgery or planned back surgery;
- Cognitive or severe hearing or visual impairment preventing participation in treatment options or outcome measure assessments;
- Pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Palo Alto, California, United States
- Orlando, Florida, United States
- Decatur, Georgia, United States
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Loma Linda, California, United States; Long Beach, California, United States; Palo Alto, California, United States; Orlando, Florida, United States; Decatur, Georgia, United States and 7 more locations. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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