New study aims to ease back pain for service members and veterans

NCT ID NCT04494490

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether following standard physical therapy guidelines can reduce pain and disability from low back pain in military members and veterans. Over 4,000 participants will receive physical therapy care as usual, and researchers will track changes in pain, daily function, and how often they need extra medical visits or tests. The goal is to find a practical way to improve care and reduce the burden of back pain in these groups.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

    San Diego, California, 92134, United States

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