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NCT Number: NCT00108381

Efficacy of Tailored Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Back Pain

This clinical trial compares two psychological treatments for back pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Back Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VA Connecticut Health Care System (West Haven)

West Haven, Connecticut, 06516, United States

About this study

The primary objective is to examine the incremental efficacy of a patient-centered and tailored self-management treatment approach, Tailored Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (TCBT), for persons with chronic musculoskeletal pain. TCBT will be compared with a Standard Cognitive- Behavior Therapy (SCBT) condition. The hypothesis is that TCBT will be associated with improved outcomes following treatment. Outcome will be assessed by multiple standardized measures of key domains of the chronic pain experience. Secondary objectives are to examine the process of successful self-management treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic back pain for at least 6 months
  • Treatment by medication or physical therapy

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute or life threatening physical illness
  • Current alcohol or substance abuse or dependence
  • Current psychosis or suicidal ideation treatment by anesthesiology, chiropractic care or surgery

Treatment and study plan

tailored cognitive behavior therapy

Behavioral

tailored psychological treatment

Standard Care

Behavioral

standard psychological treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Multiple standardized measures of key domains of the chronic pain experience

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Fed

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2013
First posted
Apr 15, 2005
Registry last updated
Jul 2, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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