Can coaching and education ease chronic back pain without pills?
NCT ID NCT07679178
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This trial tests a program called ENCompaSS that combines education, phone coaching, and self-management tips to help Veterans with long-term back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either the program plus usual care or usual care alone. The study measures whether the program reduces how much pain interferes with daily life, sleep, and other activities over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ENCompaSS pain care program (education, navigated care, and supported self-management)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a non-drug way to help Veterans with chronic back pain feel better and get back to normal activities.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral program, not a cure. Results depend on individual engagement, and the program may not work for everyone or be easy to scale.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Durham VA
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States