Telehealth therapy aims to cut opioid use for back pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT04923334
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
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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
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Locations
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Association of Utah Community Health
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States
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The University of Utah Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States