Can retraining your brain ease back pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT05820204
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares three approaches for chronic back pain: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and usual care. Researchers want to see if PRT helps lower pain intensity and improve daily functioning. The trial enrolls 150 racially and ethnically diverse adults with ongoing back pain.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) – a type of talk therapy that helps the brain reinterpret pain signals
What this could lead to
If PRT works well, it could offer a new, drug-free way to reduce chronic back pain for people who haven't found relief with other treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study, not a large-scale trial. PRT is new and may not work better than existing therapies like CBT. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States