Community programs for managing chronic back and neck pain
Partners for Pain & Wellbeing Equity: A Randomized Trial of Community Supported Complementary and Integrative Health Self Management for Back Pain
NA · University of Minnesota · NCT06696352
This study is testing two community programs to see if they can help people with chronic back or neck pain feel better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 376 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy, radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT06696352 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of two community-based self-management programs for individuals with chronic back or neck pain from health disparity populations. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Partners4Pain program, which focuses on mind-body skills, or the Keys to Wellbeing program, which emphasizes general health and wellbeing. Over the course of nine weekly sessions, participants will engage in activities designed to reduce pain intensity and improve overall quality of life. The study aims to assess the impact of these programs on pain and health outcomes while considering the influence of health disparities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with chronic back or neck pain who belong to NIH-designated health disparity populations.
Not a fit: Patients with severe unmanaged mental illness, active cancer treatment, significant cognitive impairment, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective self-management strategies for individuals with chronic pain, particularly those from marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in community-based self-management approaches for chronic pain, indicating potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Self-reported chronic back pain (defined as pain in the low or mid back, or neck pain) which has lasted for 3 months or longer * Score of 3 or higher on the self-reported Pain, Enjoyment of Life and General Activity scale (PEG scale - 0-10) * Member of one or more of the following NIH-designated health disparity populations: American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Black/African American; Hispanic/Latino; Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders; Socioeconomically disadvantaged (annual household income less than $50,000) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe unmanaged mental illness * Self-reported cancer with active treatment involving radiation or chemotherapy. * Dementia - Mini Mental State Exam score of 23 or lower for those with suspicion of cognitive impairment * Self-reported pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Roni L Evans, DC, MS, PhD
- Email: partners4pain@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-626-6477
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Self-management, Complementary Therapies, Health Inequity, Self-Management, Low Back Pain