Investigating factors that predict outcomes in patients with chronic back and neck pain undergoing rehabilitation.
Official title: Predictive Variables of Outcome in Subjects With Chronic Rachialgia Referred to Different Pathways of Physiotherapy: Multicenter Prospective Study
Run by Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS · NCT06915896 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different factors affect recovery in people with chronic back and neck pain who are going through rehabilitation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Florence, FI) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06915896 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with a medical diagnosis of chronic nonspecific low back or neck pain lasting at least 6 months who are awaiting rehabilitation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study due to the nature of the assessments involved.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how various biopsychosocial factors influence the outcomes of patients suffering from chronic low back and neck pain who are referred to public health rehabilitation programs. It will assess the reliability of commonly used Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) through multiple assessment sessions before and after rehabilitation, as well as follow-ups at 3 and 6 months post-discharge. The study will involve comprehensive evaluations to determine the predictive value of these variables on patient recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for patients with chronic spinal pain by identifying key predictive factors for better outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of assessing biopsychosocial factors in rehabilitation is common, the specific focus on PROMs reliability in this context may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age of majority; * Medical diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain or nonspecific neck pain; * Chronic symptoms, present for at least 6 months; * Waiting for rehabilitation in a public health pathways * Signature of informed consent to participate in the study and processing of personal data. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with cognitive impairment
Where it's running
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IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Firenze
Florence, Fi, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Francesca Cecchi
- Email: fcecchi@dongnocchi.it
- Phone: +39 05573931
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.