This research is studying whether a Zoom-based behavioral intervention may have an impact as a treatment for Veterans with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP).
The study will examine:
* The acceptability of the Brief Pain Reprocessing Therapy (BPRT) intervention
* The feasibility of the BPRT intervention
* The safety of the BPRT intervention
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Low back pain that has lasted greater than 6 months, with pain on at least half of these days
* Must provide verification of being an Armed Service Veteran.
* Able to read, write and speak English
* Internet access and audio-conferencing capability (e.g., Zoom meetings by phone or computer) in the home
Exclusion Criteria:
* Self-reported evidence of a separate medical condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), acute injury in the past 12 months (e.g., self-reported spinal fracture), self-reported loss of bowel or bladder control in the past year (which may indicate presence of cauda equina syndrome), or evidence of presence of a metastasizing cancer requiring treatment
* Pending surgical procedures or interventional therapies (e.g., spinal injections) within the next 12 months
* Confirmed/suspected pregnancy
* Evidence of other conditions that may preclude participants from understanding or being able to participate in study procedure (e.g., schizoaffective disorder, suspected or diagnosed dementia)
* Currently receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy or other psychological therapies for pain
* Open litigation in the past 1 year, as assessed in preliminary study screening.
* Any other diseases or conditions that would make a patient unsuitable for study participation as determined by the site principal investigators.
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.
1Since this trial is specifically designed for veterans with chronic lower back pain, can you help me understand whether my particular situation and background make this worth exploring with the research team?
2This study is in an early feasibility phase focused on whether the treatment is acceptable and safe — not yet proving it works — so what does that mean for my chances of benefit compared to sticking with my current treatment plan?
3The trial monitors depression and anxiety levels alongside pain, which suggests Pain Reprocessing Therapy may affect mood as well as physical symptoms — is that something I should be prepared for, and how would we manage it if my mental health was affected during the study?
4The study runs for up to about 210 days with multiple check-in points — given everything else going on in my life, do you think the time commitment and structure of this trial would be realistic for me to stick with?
5Since the researchers are tracking adverse events carefully through the end of the study, what kinds of side effects or worsening symptoms would you want me to watch for and report if I were participating in something like this?
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
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Acceptability of and satisfaction with treatment base on the mean scores on the Treatment Evaluation Inventory (TEI-SF) assessed at T5 (approximately day 35)
Timeframe: Approximately day 35 (post treatment)
2
Feasibility will be accessed by participant adherence
Timeframe: Up to approximately day 35 (post treatment)
3
Feasibility will be accessed by feedback from the Qualitative Interviews
Timeframe: Approximately day 35 (post treatment)
4
Safety will be assessed by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS 29) pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline, up to day 35 post treatment
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Safety will be assessed by the PROMIS Depression scale
Timeframe: Baseline, up to day 35 post treatment
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Safety will be assessed by the PROMIS Anxiety scale
Timeframe: Baseline, up to day 35 post treatment
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Safety will be assessed by the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)