Stanford Spine Keeper - Managing Your Low Back Pain

Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Jun 29, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The Stanford Spine Keeper trial is studying how a mobile health app can help people manage their chronic low back pain. This app, called Stanford SpineKeeper, is designed to provide support and resources directly to patients through their iPhones. The goal is to see if using this app, which includes information and exercises, can improve the quality of life and reduce pain for those who have been experiencing low back pain for at least six months.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be at least 18 years old, able to read English, and have an iPhone that’s updated and can connect to the internet. However, people with serious health issues that could affect their ability to participate, those who are pregnant, or anyone who is currently incarcerated will not be eligible. Participants can expect to use the app regularly and take part in a program designed to help them feel better and manage their pain more effectively. This trial is not yet recruiting, but it aims to provide valuable insights into managing low back pain through technology.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Self-reported "yes" to the question "Have you ever had low back pain for 6 months?"
• • 2. Ownership of an iPhone with an updated operating system (iOS 8 or 9) compatible with Apple ResearchKit with internet connectivity.
• • 3. Self-reported aged 18 years and older with medical-decision making capacity.
• • 4. Literacy in the English language
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Any serious chronic medical issues (severe cardiac or pulmonary medical problems, cancer) that may limit ability to participate in physical therapy and home exercise.
• • 2. Individuals who are pregnant, incarcerated, decisionally impaired.