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Back pain relief might come from a piggy bank – no coins needed

NCT ID NCT02476812

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 30-day program called Positive Piggy Bank for 200 adults with low back pain who were scheduled for a steroid injection. Participants did positive activities (like noting good things) or joined a waitlist. The goal was to see if the program improved daily function, pain, and mood. Results could point to a simple, drug-free way to boost well-being alongside standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Positive Piggy Bank (a 30-day positive activities program)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with back pain feel better and function more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial testing a behavioral program, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Back & Pain Center, University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48106, United States

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