Using an app to help manage chronic low-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 study evaluates the feasibility of distributing the SelfBack app to patients with chronic low-back pain through chiropractors in Alberta. The SelfBack app is designed to support self-management behaviors and improve patient outcomes related to low-back pain. Chiropractors will be trained to use the app and will identify eligible patients in their practice to participate. The app collects patient data and provides personalized advice to enhance self-management of their condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Clinician Inclusion Criteria:

* Practicing chiropractor in Alberta.
* Will have access to ATLAS, ChiroSUITE, or Jane software packages
* Must have completed and filed a Privacy Impact Assessment with the Government of Alberta, as identified under the Health Information Act.
* Connected to Alberta's electronic health record, Netcare

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of enrolled chiropractors having persistent and/or recurrent LBP defined as those currently having LBP that has impacted daily activities for \> 1 month. I
* Alberta resident 18 years of age or older
* Must have a personal smartphone with internet access.
* Must have a working e-mail address.
* Must speak, read, and write English or have regular access to persons who can assist in this regard.

Patient exclusion criteria:

* Patients who have complex back pain that requires direct clinical oversight.
* Patients with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities that limit participation.
* Patients with serious mental illness.
* Patients who have non-LBP illnesses or conditions that are contraindicated to participation in SelfBack (e.g. exercise).
* Patients who have terminal illness
* Patients who are unable to take part in exercise/physical activity.

Where it's running

• University of Alberta
  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Greg Kawchuk, PhD
• Email: greg.kawchuk@ualberta.ca
• Phone: 780-492-6891

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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.