New study tests best ways to treat chronic back pain without surgery
NCT ID NCT03859713
First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study looked at 749 adults with chronic low back pain to see which treatments help most. Participants first received either physical therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. If they didn't improve, they could switch to the other therapy or try mindfulness. The goal was to reduce pain and improve daily function based on what matters most to patients.
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Locations
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Intermountain Health Care
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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The University of Utah Healthcare System
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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