Digital intervention for managing chronic lower back pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research investigates the effectiveness of a tailored digital self-management program, PainGuide, in improving outcomes for individuals suffering from chronic lower back pain. Participants will engage with structured online resources and surveys to assess changes in their pain interference levels. The study aims to determine if personalized digital interventions can lead to significant improvements in managing chronic pain. An amendment has been approved to increase enrollment and update recruitment procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Chronic Lower Back pain (cLBP) defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Task Force Report on Research Standards for Chronic Low Back Pain, (i.e., low back pain present at least six months, and present more than half of those days.)
* Individuals must have a score of greater or equal to (≥) 60 on PROMIS Pain Interference.
* Non-Pharma Sub-study:

  1. Must be referred and currently on the waitlist for the NPP at the Back \& Pain Center (BPC)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current cancer related pain
* Diagnosis of autoimmune disease
* Unable to speak, write or read English
* Visual or hearing difficulties
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Any other diseases or conditions that would make a patient unsuitable for study participation as determined by the site principal investigators.

Where it's running

• University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Daniel Clauw, MD — University of Michigan
• Study coordinator: Beth Banner
• Email: eledward@umich.edu
• Phone: 734-998-5837

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.