Telehealth intervention for veterans with chronic low back pain
Brief Pain Reprocessing Therapy: An Optimized Integrative Exposure Intervention for Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if a Zoom-based therapy called Brief Pain Reprocessing Therapy can help veterans with chronic lower back pain manage their pain better from home.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 47 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06771713 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a Zoom-based behavioral intervention called Brief Pain Reprocessing Therapy (BPRT) for veterans suffering from chronic lower back pain (CLBP). It aims to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and safety of the BPRT intervention, which will be conducted remotely without any on-site visits. Participants will engage in therapy sessions designed to help them manage their pain through a structured approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are veterans experiencing chronic lower back pain for more than six months.
Not a fit: Patients with acute injuries, certain medical conditions, or those undergoing pending surgical procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide veterans with a new, accessible method to manage chronic lower back pain effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth interventions for pain management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Low back pain that has lasted greater than 6 months, with pain on at least half of these days * Must provide verification of being an Armed Service Veteran. * Able to read, write and speak English * Internet access and audio-conferencing capability (e.g., Zoom meetings by phone or computer) in the home Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported evidence of a separate medical condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), acute injury in the past 12 months (e.g., self-reported spinal fracture), self-reported loss of bowel or bladder control in the past year (which may indicate presence of cauda equina syndrome), or evidence of presence of a metastasizing cancer requiring treatment * Pending surgical procedures or interventional therapies (e.g., spinal injections) within the next 12 months * Confirmed/suspected pregnancy * Evidence of other conditions that may preclude participants from understanding or being able to participate in study procedure (e.g., schizoaffective disorder, suspected or diagnosed dementia) * Currently receiving cognitive-behavioral therapy or other psychological therapies for pain * Open litigation in the past 1 year, as assessed in preliminary study screening. * Any other diseases or conditions that would make a patient unsuitable for study participation as determined by the site principal investigators.
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John Sturgeon, PhD — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Sana Skaikh
- Email: BPRTVeterans@med.umich.edu
- Phone: 734-615-9651
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.