Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Plus Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain (NCT07766616) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Plus Physiotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
64 participantsStarted 2026-08-20
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) investigating whether adding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to standard physiotherapy provides greater benefits for adults with chronic low back pain than physiotherapy alone.
A total of 60 participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: ACT plus physiotherapy and physiotherapy alone. Both groups will receive a 8-weeks program with two sessions per week. The ACT component focuses on acceptance, psychological flexibility, mindfulness, cognitive defusion, values, and committed action.
The main outcomes are pain catastrophizing, functional disability, perceived stress, and sleep quality, assessed using the PCS, ODI, PSS, and PSQI. The study aims to determine whether combining psychological and physical rehabilitation produces better outcomes than physiotherapy alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
A\_Aged between 18-55 years. B\_Clinically diagnosed with non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP). C\_Low back pain persisting for more than 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
A. History of previous spinal surgeries or invasive interventions in the lumbar region.
B. Presence of "Red Flags" or serious underlying pathologies, such as spinal tumors, infections, or vertebral fractures.
C. Current or recent (within the last 6 months) participation in structured psychological rehabilitation or behavioral therapy programs.
D. Clinical evidence of neurological deficits, radiculopathy, or cauda equina syndrome.
E. Pregnancy, due to the physiological changes affecting musculoskeletal mechanics.
F. Severe behavioral or communication impairments preclude the ability to follow the intervention protocol or complete the self-report assessments.
G. Patients who take any sleep medication or for mental health medication. H. Patients who have done physiotherapy program last 3 months.
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.