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 range25 Years – 74 Years

SexALL

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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

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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