Telehealth therapy aims to cut opioid use for back pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT04923334

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two telehealth-based treatments—brief pain education and 10 weeks of physical therapy—to help 500 adults with chronic low back pain. The goal is to improve pain management and reduce opioid use in community health centers. Participants receive sessions via phone or video, making care more accessible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Brief Pain Teleconsult and Telehealth Physical Therapy (behavioral interventions)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a practical, non-drug way to manage chronic back pain and reduce reliance on opioids in primary care settings.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, so results depend on patient engagement and may not work for everyone. The study is still active but not recruiting, and long-term benefits are not yet confirmed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC PAIN LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Association of Utah Community Health

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States
The University of Utah Healthcare System

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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