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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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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