Which back pain treatment saves money and eases suffering?

NCT ID NCT03083886

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at over 3,000 adults with recent back or neck pain (less than 3 months) to compare three treatment approaches: usual care from a primary care doctor, care guided by a special decision-making model (ICE), and care using individualized postural therapy (IPT). The goal was to see which approach leads to lower healthcare costs and better pain relief and function after one year. Results help doctors choose the most effective and efficient care for spine pain.

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Locations

Augusto Focil, MD

Oxnard, California, 93030, United States
Bernadette U. Iguh, MD

Houston, Texas, 77051, United States
Carlos R. Herrera, MD

Houston, Texas, 77013, United States
HonorHealth Medical Group

Phoenix, Arizona, 85255, United States
Luis Zepeda, MD

Houston, Texas, 77017, United States
Marwan A. Edris, MD

Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States
Teresa S. Sligh, MD

North Hollywood, California, 91606, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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BACK PAIN BACK PAIN NECK PAIN NECK PAIN