Can antidepressants and exercise ease chronic back pain?

NCT ID NCT04747314

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether an antidepressant, physical therapy, or a combination of both can help people with chronic low back pain who also struggle with negative feelings. About 308 adults aged 18-75 with pain lasting over 6 months took part. The goal was to see if these treatments improve pain, daily function, and mood.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Chronic Pain Depression fibromyalgia Low Back Pain

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BWH Pain Management Center

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 02467, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • UPMC Pain Medicine At Centre Commons

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15206, United States