Chronic Low Back Pain study: In-Clinic Physical Therapy
Official title Telerehabilitation for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain (TeleBACK Clinical Trial)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06821607
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to find out if physical therapy done over video calls works as well as in-person therapy. It also looks at how patients use these services and how they affect other medical care.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people with long-term low back pain who are seeking outpatient care in Maryland or Utah.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to receive physical therapy either through video visits or in a clinic. They will also complete surveys and interviews about their experience and the quality of care.
- Time commitment
- The main treatment period lasts 8 weeks, during which participants will attend therapy sessions and provide feedback.
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 to 64
You may be able to join if
- Primary care visit in the past 90 days with an LBP-related ICD-10 diagnosis.
- At least moderate levels of pain and disability requiring Oswestry score ≥24% and average pain rating ≥ 4/10 points.
- Meets NIH Task Force2 definition of chronic LBP based on two questions: 1) How long has LBP has been an ongoing problem? and 2) How often has LBP...
- Can speak and understand English or Spanish (Utah sites only).
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
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
This study's listing mentions compensation or reimbursement.
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 to 64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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