Improving Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
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['FUNDING_OTHER'] · DUKE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11126792
This project helps integrate non-drug treatments like chiropractic care and exercise into routine care for people with chronic low back pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | DUKE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DURHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11126792 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many people experience chronic low back pain, which can lead to significant costs and disability, often resulting in treatments that may not be the best first choice. Medical guidelines suggest non-drug approaches as a first step, but it's not always clear how to make these widely available. This project aims to refine and implement a team-based care model that includes chiropractors and physical therapists, who are experts in non-drug treatments like spinal manipulation and exercise. We want to rigorously test this approach to ensure it is effective and can be used more broadly to help patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing chronic low back pain who may benefit from non-pharmacological interventions such as spinal manipulation and exercise.
Not a fit: Patients whose low back pain requires immediate surgical intervention or those who do not respond to non-pharmacological treatments may not receive direct benefit from this specific approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better, safer, and more effective non-drug treatment options for chronic low back pain, potentially reducing reliance on opioids and improving daily function.
How similar studies have performed: Prior foundational work by the team has shown that this type of collaborative care is feasible, safe, and can improve function, reduce pain, and decrease opioid prescriptions.
Where this research is happening
DURHAM, UNITED STATES
- DUKE UNIVERSITY — DURHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CHAKRABORTY, HRISHIKESH — DUKE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: CHAKRABORTY, HRISHIKESH
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 below.