CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Interventions for Treating Depression and Chronic Back Pain

United States71 participantsStarted 2004-10

Plain-language summary

This study will determine the effectiveness of an intervention consisting of combined strategies in reducing the symptoms of both depression and chronic back pain.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Roland back pain score of 7 or greater * Diagnosis of major depression * Plan to stay enrolled in Group Health Cooperative for the duration of the study and 1 year after the study Exclusion Criteria: * Prior surgery * Cauda equina syndrome (compression and paralysis of nerve roots) * Schizophrenia or bipolar disorder treatment within 2 years prior to study entry * Current or prior psychiatric or psychological care for back pain or depression * At high risk for suicide

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Depression patient health questionnaire

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment

Back pain limitations

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment

Roland disability score

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00158275

SponsorKaiser Permanente

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2006-08

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 74 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Depression patient health questionnaire

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment

Back pain limitations

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment

Roland disability score

Timeframe: Measured at study entry, at the end of treatment, and 6 months after the end of treatment