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Behavioral Intervention

Education for Chronic Lower Back Pain

N/A
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Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Duration of LBP > 3 months
Age > 18 years
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial will provide educational slides to patients with chronic low back pain to help them understand potential causes and treatments. Patients will be asked to identify the most likely causes of their pain, which will be compared

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals experiencing chronic low back pain who are visiting a doctor for the first time about this issue. Participants should be able to review educational material and communicate their thoughts on the cause of their pain.
What is being tested?
The study tests if patients can identify the source of their low back pain after reviewing an educational presentation with images and information. Their self-diagnosis will be compared to physicians' assessments.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves education rather than medication or invasive procedures, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating in this study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had lower back pain for more than 3 months.
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I am older than 18 years.
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My main issue is lower back pain or sciatica.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Concordance
Secondary study objectives
Average back pain score
Average leg pain score
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
+5 more

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EducationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Educational initiative on back pain
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Control initiative (non-comprehensive overview)
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Education
2017
N/A
~4790

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,652 Previous Clinical Trials
961,246 Total Patients Enrolled
~179 spots leftby Oct 2026
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