SMART Stepped Care Management for Low Back Pain in the Military Health System (NCT04172038)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will be sequential, randomization trial where patients with chronic low back pain are initially randomized to receive 1 of 2 treatments (physical therapy OR Move 2 Health). This will be Phase I of the study intervention. Patients who do not respond to treatment after 6 weeks will undergo a subsequent sequential randomization. This will be Phase II of the study intervention. Patients in Phase II will be randomized to receive 1 of 2 treatments (addition of physical therapy or Move 2 Health, whichever one they did not receive OR the MORE Mindfulness intervention). Patients will be followed for 1 year after enrollment.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Desmond Doss Health Clinic — Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Physical Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Move 2 Health (M2H) (BEHAVIORAL)
- MORE Mindfulness (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Desmond Doss Health Clinic — Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Brooke Army Medical Center — San Antonio, Texas
- Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center — San Antonio, Texas
- Madigan Army Medical Center — Tacoma, Washington
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.