Digitally Delivered Treatments to Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT06984354) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digitally Delivered Treatments to Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain
Australia720 participantsStarted 2025-06-02
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pain education and clinical hypnosis delivered via a mobile app compared to a guideline-informed factsheet for reducing pain and disability in people experiencing chronic low back pain attending general practice.
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:
* Experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP), defined as pain between the 12th rib and the buttock crease.
* LBP with or without leg pain (in case of leg pain, LBP is worse than leg pain).
* Currently consulting with a general practitioner for their non-specific chronic LBP across Australia.
* Mean pain intensity score on the Numeric Rating Scale ≥ 3/10 in the past week.
* A score of at least moderate on question 8 of the physical functioning component of the SF-36 questionnaire.
* Access to a mobile device with minimal requirements to download the study app (300MB).
* An internet connection to access the mobile app functionalities.
* Able to understand English via reading and audio materials.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known or suspected specific spinal (e.g., radiculopathy, fracture) or specific non-spinal non- (e.g., tumour, infection) pathology.
* Less than six months post-spinal surgery.
* Scheduled for major surgery during the program or the follow-up period.
* Known or suspected serious psychiatric condition not being treated by a health professional that would impact adherence to the trial activities.
* Known or suspected sight or hearing problems that would limit access to the intervention components (reading and listening using headphones).
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.