Pain Resilience Therapy for Low Back Pain. (NCT06971809) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pain Resilience Therapy for Low Back Pain.
United States60 participantsStarted 2025-05-31
Plain-language summary
Chronic pain affects about 20% of adults in the U.S. and can lead to serious personal, social, and economic challenges. It is often treated with medications, including opioids, which carry risks of dependence. While pain education (PE) helps people better understand their pain and may reduce symptoms, it generally has only modest effects when used alone.
The purpose of this study is to explore whether combining pain education with other treatments-such as physical therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and healthy lifestyle strategies-in a multi-modal resilience approach can offer greater benefits. The study aims to answer the following question:
Can a combined, whole-person approach improve outcomes in people with chronic pain more effectively than pain education alone?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 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
* Adults experiencing chronic low back pain of any diagnosis for a duration of at least 6 months.
* Ability to read and understand English.
* 18-85 years of age Exclusion Criteria
* Experiencing acute pain related to a recent injury or pain lasting less than 6 months.
* Inability to read or understand English.
* History of metastatic cancer
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.
1This trial is listed as completed and was measuring pain intensity as its main outcome — has any results data been published yet, and if so, what did they find about how well Pain Resilience Therapy worked for chronic low back pain?
2Since this trial has no assigned phase, which suggests it may have been a feasibility or pilot study rather than a large randomized controlled trial, what does that mean for how much we can trust the results when weighing it against my current treatment options?
3Pain Resilience Therapy sounds like a psychological or behavioral approach to managing chronic low back pain — can you help me understand how this type of therapy fits alongside or compares to other treatments I might already be considering, like physical therapy, medication, or injections?
4Given that this trial focused specifically on pain intensity as its primary outcome, do you think that's the most important measure for my situation, or are there other factors like function, sleep, or quality of life that we should be prioritizing when we evaluate any new treatment?
5Would it be worth reaching out to the research team behind this trial to learn more about their findings or whether they're planning a follow-up study I might be eligible to discuss with you?
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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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Pain intensity
Timeframe: At baseline (pre-intervention) and at 90-day follow-up.