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Low Back Pain Patient Education Evaluation

Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 26, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Health Education Back Injury Chronic Pain Education/Evaluation Planning Outcomes Research

ClinConnect Summary

This study will develop and evaluate in a randomized trial a low back pain intervention that allows subjects to talk with each other and with health professionals via an Internet discussion group. The intervention consists of a book and a videotape and is based on interaction with other participants in the program and health professionals through a closed password protected moderated Internet discussion group. Outcome measures include health behaviors, such as exercise; health status, such as pain and disability; and health care use, such as number of visits to doctors and other health care...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Must live in the United States
  • Must understand and write English
  • Must have access to a computer with e-mail and expect to have this access for at least 3 years
  • Must be 18 years old
  • Must have seen a doctor for back pain at least once in the past year
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Pregnancy
  • Back surgery in the past 6 months
  • Expectation of having back surgery in the next 6 months
  • Back pain due to a car accident or other major injury within the last 6 months
  • Back pain or sciatica due to systemic disease (inflammatory rheumatic diseases, tumor, or other)
  • Major physical or mental health condition for which one is currently being treated that severely limits daily activities
  • Terminal illness
  • Receiving disability or workers compensation insurance payments for back pain or sciatica
  • Presently involved in legal proceedings because of back pain or sciatica
  • Difficulty with bladder or bowel control that began with back pain or sciatica
  • No visits to a doctor in the past year for back pain or sciatica
  • Numbness in crotch area that began with back pain or sciatica
  • Age under 18

Trial Officials

Kate R. Lorig, Dr.P.H.

Principal Investigator

Stanford University

About Stanford University

Stanford University is a prestigious academic institution renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare and medicine. As a clinical trial sponsor, Stanford leverages its extensive resources, including a collaborative network of world-class researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care. The university is committed to conducting rigorous, ethical research that adheres to the highest standards of scientific integrity, fostering an environment where groundbreaking discoveries can translate into effective clinical applications. Through its clinical trials, Stanford aims to address critical health challenges and contribute to the development of novel therapies and treatment strategies.

Locations

Palo Alto, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

Discussion 0

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