New study reveals best treatment paths for chronic back pain sufferers

NCT ID NCT03859713

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested different treatment plans for people with long-term low back pain. Over 700 adults were first given either physical therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. Those who didn't improve were then switched to the other therapy or mindfulness. The goal was to see which sequence of treatments helped patients feel better and function more in daily life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Intermountain Health Care

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • The University of Utah Healthcare System

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

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