Clinical trial for Chronic Low Back Pain (Non-specific, Uncomplicated)
Official title Pain Education and Patient-led Goal Setting in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain: a Randomised Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06620133
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if pain education with patient‑led goal setting reduces pain and disability more than standard written advice.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have chronic, non‑specific low back pain.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to either five 45‑60 minute online sessions over 8 weeks or to receive written advice. Their pain and function are measured at the start and after 8 weeks, 26 weeks, and 52 weeks.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about one year with assessments at baseline, 8 weeks, 26 weeks, and 52 weeks.
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
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 of at least 3 months duration
- physically inactive (less than or equal to 150min/week moderate intensity physical activity
- no known contraindication(s) to performing physical activity
- English language proficiency
- access to internet
You likely can't join if
- physically active (more than 150min/week moderate intensity physical activity, 75 min/week vigorous activity, or some combination of the two)
- known contraindication(s) to performing physical activity
- known or suspected serious spinal pathology (fracture, metastatic, inflammatory or infective diseases of the spine, cauda equina syndrome/widespread...
- scheduled for major surgery during the treatment or follow-up period
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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