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Music Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Mark Jensen, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Washington
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Moderate to severe pain intensity on average (i.e., average pain in the past week ≥4 on the 0-10 NRS)
Meets criteria for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up pre-intervention and immediately after intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial investigates how music-based treatments can help improve chronic low back pain.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who can read and understand English, experiencing moderate to severe chronic low back pain. They must not have significant hearing disabilities, central nervous system damage like epilepsy or traumatic head injury, cognitive impairments that affect study participation, or interfering psychiatric conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to explore how music-based treatments can help with chronic lower back pain. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving no musical intervention (control), another getting 'Music Medicine', and the third undergoing 'Music Therapy'.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves non-invasive music-based interventions, there are typically no direct physical side effects expected. However, individual emotional responses to music may vary.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My average pain level in the past week was 4 or higher on a scale of 0-10.
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I have been diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
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My average pain level in the past week was 4 or higher on a scale of 0 to 10.
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I have been diagnosed with chronic low back pain.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during the session
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the session for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Frontal Midline Theta Power
Secondary outcome measures
Duration of benefits
Pain intensity

Trial Design

4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Music TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Music Therapy (MT) group will participate in 1 live session of music therapy with a board certified Music therapist while wearing an EEG cap. Afterwards, they will complete a brief questionnaire about the experience and pain. They will also complete a brief questionnaire 24 hours later about lasting effects and pain
Group II: Music MedicineExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Music Medicine (MM) group will participate in 1 audio session of music while wearing an EEG cap. Afterwards, they will complete a brief questionnaire about the experience and pain. They will also complete a brief questionnaire 24 hours later about lasting effects and pain
Group III: Control conditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
the Control group will participate in 1 session of an audio of text being read to them while wearing an EEG cap. Afterwards, they will complete a brief questionnaire about the experience and pain. They will also complete a brief questionnaire 24 hours later about lasting effects and pain
Group IV: Control group without low back painActive Control1 Intervention
This group will participate in 1 session of an audio of the music therapy session while wearing an EEG cap. Afterwards, they will complete a brief questionnaire about the experience and pain. They will also complete a brief questionnaire 24 hours later about the lasting effects and pain
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Control group
2020
N/A
~1870
Music Therapy
2019
Completed Phase 3
~1660

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of WashingtonLead Sponsor
1,732 Previous Clinical Trials
1,842,014 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
829 Previous Clinical Trials
668,829 Total Patients Enrolled
Mark Jensen, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Washington
4 Previous Clinical Trials
882 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Control group Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05578781 — N/A
Chronic Lower Back Pain Research Study Groups: Control group without low back pain, Music Therapy, Music Medicine, Control condition
Chronic Lower Back Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Control group Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05578781 — N/A
Control group 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05578781 — N/A
Chronic Lower Back Pain Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05578781 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any opportunities for individuals to join this research endeavor?

"According to data posted on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is not accepting participants at the moment. Initially proposed on October 1st 2022, it was last modified two weeks later and has since ceased recruitment efforts; however, 337 other trials are actively recruiting patients nationwide."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Maryland
New York
Other
California
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+
What site did they apply to?
University of Washington

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long to visits take?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

Why did patients apply to this trial?

To help in research also to add to a solution to my own back pain.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

How responsive is this trial?

Average response time
  • < 1 Day
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of Washington: < 24 hours
Typically responds via
Phone Call
Email
~0 spots leftby Apr 2024