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Behavioral Intervention

SelfBack App for Chronic Lower Back Pain

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Research Sponsored by University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patient: Patients with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities that limit participation
Patient: Patients who are unable to take part in exercise/physical activity
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 8 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test a smartphone app called SelfBack, which provides personalized self-management plans for people with chronic back pain. The study will focus on distributing the app through chiropractors in Alberta to understand

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Alberta residents aged 18 or older with persistent or recurrent lower back pain impacting daily activities for over a month. Participants must have a smartphone, internet access, and an email address. Chiropractors in Alberta using specific software can also join.
What is being tested?
The SelfBack app is being tested to see if it's feasible to distribute through chiropractors in Alberta. The app offers tailored self-management plans with advice on physical activity, exercises, and education for chronic lower back pain.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves an educational app providing advice and exercise recommendations, there are no direct medical side effects expected from using SelfBack.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have cognitive impairments or learning disabilities that limit my participation.
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I am unable to engage in physical activities or exercise.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~8 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 8 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
The percentage of patients who utilize the SelfBack app
Secondary study objectives
The percentage of clinicians who utilize the SelfBack app

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Those who receive the SelfBack app

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of AlbertaLead Sponsor
942 Previous Clinical Trials
434,309 Total Patients Enrolled
Chiropractic Association of AlbertaUNKNOWN
~0 spots leftby Dec 2024
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