Chronic Low-back Pain study: Standardized Education vs Telerehabilitation
Official title Improving Health for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain in Rural Communities Through Telerehabilitation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06471920
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if a risk‑based telerehabilitation program improves pain and function compared with standard educational material.
- Who it's for
- Adults living in rural communities who have chronic low‑back pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to either telehealth physical therapy visits (some with added psychological support) or to receive educational information, with remote assessments and follow‑up.
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
- Primary care visit in the past 90 days with an LBP-related International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) diagnosis.
- Age 18 years or older.
- At least moderate levels of pain and disability requiring Oswestry score ≥24% and average pain rating ≥ 4/10 points.
- Meets NIH Task Force definition of chronic LBP based on two questions: 1) How long has LBP has been an ongoing problem? and 2) How often has LBP been...
- Can speak and understand English.
You likely can't join if
- Recent history (last 6 months) of lumbar spine surgery.
- Possible non-musculoskeletal cause for low back pain symptoms (e.g., pregnancy).
- Evidence of serious pathology as a cause of LBP including neoplasm, inflammatory disease (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis), vertebral osteomyelitis, etc.
- Neurological disorder resulting in severe movement disorder, or schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder.
- Knowingly pregnant.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Primary care visit in the past 90 days with an LBP-related International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) diagnosis.
- Age 18 years or older.
- At least moderate levels of pain and disability requiring Oswestry score ≥24% and average pain rating ≥ 4/10 points.
- Meets NIH Task Force definition of chronic LBP based on two questions: 1) How long has LBP has been an ongoing problem? and 2) How often has LBP been an ongoing problem over the past 6 months? A response of greater than...
- Can speak and understand English.
- Access to video-enabled device and Internet.
- Recent history (last 6 months) of lumbar spine surgery.
- Possible non-musculoskeletal cause for low back pain symptoms (e.g., pregnancy).
- Evidence of serious pathology as a cause of LBP including neoplasm, inflammatory disease (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis), vertebral osteomyelitis, etc.
- Neurological disorder resulting in severe movement disorder, or schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder.
- Knowingly pregnant.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Salisbury, Maryland, 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?
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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 Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Salisbury, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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