Back pain study aims to match patients to the right treatment

NCT ID NCT04870957

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study with 494 participants looked at how different treatments for chronic low back pain work and who benefits most. Participants first tried an online pain management program, then those who didn't improve much were randomly assigned to mindfulness, physical therapy, acupressure, or duloxetine. The goal was to understand the underlying mechanisms of pain and identify which treatments work best for different people.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors match chronic low back pain patients to the most effective treatment for their specific pain type.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study focused on understanding mechanisms, not testing a new treatment. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Back Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48170, United States

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