Program for managing chronic low back pain
GLA:D Back Canada - a Program for Persistent Low Back Pain.
University of Alberta · NCT06924671
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonton, Alberta) |
| Trial ID | NCT06924671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing persistent low back pain for at least one month.
Not a fit: Patients currently participating in other rehabilitation programs or those with serious underlying conditions may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: Other studies have shown success with similar programs in managing low back pain, indicating potential for positive outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Edmonton, Alberta
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Erin McCabe, PhD
- Email: emccabe@ualberta.ca
- Phone: 780-492-5983
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: Low Back Pain