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New treatment option for Low Back Pain
Official title Alberta Back Care Pathway (ABCp)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05452876
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Every year, the pain, disability, addiction, and expense associated with LBP increase in Alberta. This escalation is largely because most people with LBP seek care from family physicians who are unable to provide effective, guideline-based interventions due to three recognized barriers: 1) a lack of training, 2) a lack of no (or low) cost access to these interventions and 3) a lack of physician time and reimbursement to deliver these interventions.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Licensed physicians in the Edmonton West Primary Care Network (EWPCN) and the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre (CPC)
- Age ≥18 years; (no upper age limit)
- English speaking and a resident of Alberta who have cognition and language sufficient to understand written information, and to provide consent.
- Cauda equina syndrome or infection, fracture
- Single or multiple items such as age over 70, female, significant trauma, and prolonged corticosteroid use)
You likely can't join if
- Low back pain is caused by a recent motor vehicle accident
- WCB case
- Any known contraindication to exercise (i.e., unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, severe aortic stenosis).
- Current participation in a supervised exercise or rehabilitation program or enrolled in another treatment clinical trial.
- Plans for, or undergoing, surgery that would involve the spine directly or indirectly or place them into a position where any of the interventions in...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Licensed physicians in the Edmonton West Primary Care Network (EWPCN) and the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre (CPC)
- Age ≥18 years; (no upper age limit)
- English speaking and a resident of Alberta who have cognition and language sufficient to understand written information, and to provide consent.
- Cauda equina syndrome or infection, fracture
- Single or multiple items such as age over 70, female, significant trauma, and prolonged corticosteroid use)
- Cancer (single or multiple items such as older age, and previous history of cancer)
- For the CPC site specifically: additional requirement of depression and anxiety as rated using the PHQ4 exclusion will include score of 3 or greater on the first two questions combined and/or score of 3 or greater on...
- Low back pain is caused by a recent motor vehicle accident
- WCB case
- Any known contraindication to exercise (i.e., unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmia, severe aortic stenosis).
- Current participation in a supervised exercise or rehabilitation program or enrolled in another treatment clinical trial.
- Plans for, or undergoing, surgery that would involve the spine directly or indirectly or place them into a position where any of the interventions in this trial would be contraindicated as a result of the surgery.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Compensation & support
Some study costs may be covered. A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.