Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Program for managing chronic low back pain

Official title: GLA:D Back Canada - a Program for Persistent Low Back Pain.

Run by University of Alberta · NCT06924671 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new program designed to help people with chronic low back pain by training local clinicians in Edmonton to use and improve it for English-speaking patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Alberta
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Edmonton, Alberta)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 18, 2021
Main results expectedFebruary 2027
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedApril 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT06924671 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing persistent low back pain for at least one month.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently participating in other rehabilitation programs or those with serious underlying conditions may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

GLA:D Back is a program originally developed in Denmark aimed at helping individuals with persistent low back pain. This study focuses on translating the Danish materials into English and conducting training sessions for community clinicians in Edmonton, Alberta. Clinicians will implement the program in their communities and provide feedback to adapt the program for English-speaking patients. Data will be collected through surveys, interviews, and focus groups to refine the course content and training materials.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide effective management strategies for patients suffering from chronic low back pain.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar programs in managing low back pain, indicating potential for positive outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients must have persistent low back pain of at least 1 month's duration.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participating currently in a supervised exercise or rehabilitation program or enrolled in another interventional clinical trial.
* Patients with nerve root involvement, suspected serious pathology, unstable trauma to the spine, aspects of pregnancy or other conditions that would prevent participation or disallow trial completion within the prescribed time period.
* Persons with conditions that require a specialist consult are suspected of needing a specialist consult, or have conditions that would be aggravated or worsened if treated by the interventions in this study.

Where it's running

  • University of Alberta
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.