Clinical Decision Support to Improve Low Back Pain Care
Official title: Implementing a Clinical Decision Support for Low Back Pain in Clinical Care
Funded at Palmer College of Chiropractic · NIH-11448328 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A widely used digital tool helps doctors choose better, evidence-based care for people with low back pain in real clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Palmer College of Chiropractic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davenport, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $763,975 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AT013580-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11448328 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with low back pain seen in participating clinical settings who can engage with standard care and use the electronic health record system.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not experiencing low back pain or those in settings without access to the CDS-enabled workflow may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to put a previously developed decision support tool into routine use in a chiropractic college clinic to help clinicians interpret guidelines and choose proven treatments for low back pain. It will combine evidence from guidelines, reviews, and trials into the electronic health record workflow, and will involve training and collaboration with clinicians to address real-world barriers. The study uses a hybrid type 1 design, focusing on implementation outcomes while also gathering data on patient care processes and outcomes. The team will work with Palmer College of Chiropractic to tailor the tool to the local clinical environment and measure how well it integrates into daily practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients with low back pain could receive more consistent, guideline-based care leading to better function and fewer unnecessary tests.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that well-integrated CDS tools can improve adherence to evidence-based practice in some settings, but translation into routine chiropractic care remains variable.
Where this research is happening
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vining, Robert D — Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Study coordinator: Vining, Robert D
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.