Study Summary
This trial is testing whether an enhanced physical therapy intervention, combining pain self-management education with a tailored exercise program, can reduce pain interference more than internet-based pain self-management or usual care in Veterans with chronic low back pain.
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 3 months post-treatment
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
6 Treatment Groups
Enhanced Physical Therapy
1 of 6
Spinal Manipulation Therapy (SMT)
1 of 6
Internet-based pain self-management program
1 of 6
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
1 of 6
Yoga
1 of 6
Continued Care and Active Monitoring (CCAM)
1 of 6
Active Control
Non-Treatment Group
2529 Total Participants · 6 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Enhanced Physical Therapy · Has Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age Any Age · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| Nevada | 33.3% |
| California | 16.7% |
| Tennessee | 16.7% |
| Other | 33.3% |
How old are they?
| 65+ | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA | 33.3% |
| Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD | 33.3% |
| VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, North Las Vegas, NV | 33.3% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Met criteria | 71.4% |
| Did not meet criteria | 28.6% |
Why did patients apply to this trial?
- "i want to get rid of my chronic back pain"
- "I have had lower back pain for years and it is affecting me being able to stand and walk comfortably with out pain and major discomfort"
- "I have numerous issues with my lower back. I am a US Navy veteran. I was an Aircrew(rescue swimmer) member, and ever since I was on active duty, I have been digressing and my mobility has decreased significantly. I am going through issues with walking and being in pain constantly 8 out of ten. also currently"
How many prior treatments have patients received?
| 0 | 25.0% |
| 2 | 50.0% |
| 3+ | 25.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
In how many distinct locations is this medical trial taking place?
"This clinical trial is currently being conducted in 21 distinct sites, including Salisbury W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center located in Salisbury, VA Portland Health Care System situated in Portland, OR and Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center found within Indianapolis IN., as well as many other locations around the US." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Can you confirm if enrollment is open for this clinical trial?
"The clinical trial is still open for applications, as evidenced by the information available on clinicaltrials.gov which was last updated in July of 2022 following its initial posting date in June." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the current intake capacity for participants in this clinical experiment?
"This randomized controlled trial requires 2,529 subjects that meet the pre-defined eligibility criteria. Potential participants can register at Salisbury W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center in North Carolina or VA Portland Health Care System in Oregon." - Anonymous Online Contributor