New back pain program aims to help thousands without drugs or surgery

NCT ID NCT06924671

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Alberta
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G4, Canada

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