Community-supported health management for back pain
Official title: Partners for Pain & Wellbeing Equity: A Randomized Trial of Community Supported Complementary and Integrative Health Self Management for Back Pain
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11134978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how community support and alternative health methods can help people, especially Black and Hispanic Americans and those with lower income and education, manage their back pain better by teaching them self-care strategies they can use in person or online.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,532,340 |
| NIH project number | 4R33AT012309-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11134978 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic back pain, particularly those from underserved communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute back pain or those who do not have access to community resources may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how community-supported complementary and integrative health approaches can help individuals manage back pain more effectively. It focuses on addressing the socio-ecological factors that contribute to disparities in care, particularly among Black and Hispanic Americans and those with lower income and education levels. The project will implement evidence-based self-management strategies in both in-person and virtual formats, aiming to empower patients to take control of their pain management. By fostering self-care, the research seeks to improve outcomes for those suffering from chronic back pain.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective, accessible strategies for managing back pain and improving their overall wellbeing.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based complementary health approaches can effectively improve pain management and patient outcomes, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, Roni L. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Evans, Roni L.
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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.