New back pain program aims to help thousands without drugs or surgery
NCT ID NCT06924671
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a program called GLA:D Back, which combines education and group exercise over 10 weeks for people with persistent low back pain. The goal is to see if Canadian clinicians can adopt the program and if patients benefit. Researchers plan to enroll 2,200 participants across Canada.
What this could mean
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Active substance
GLA:D Back program (education and structured exercise in a group format)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way for people with persistent low back pain to manage their symptoms and improve function.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove the program works better than other treatments. Results depend on how well clinicians and patients follow the program.
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University of Alberta
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G4, Canada
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