๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pain education and clinical hypnosis delivered via a mobile app compared to a guideline-informed factsheet for reducing pain and disability in people experiencing chronic low back pain attending general practice.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP), defined as pain between the 12th rib and the buttock crease.
* LBP with or without leg pain (in case of leg pain, LBP is worse than leg pain).
* Currently consulting with a general practitioner for their non-specific chronic LBP across Australia.
* Mean pain intensity score on the Numeric Rating Scale โฅ 3/10 in the past week.
* A score of at least moderate on question 8 of the physical functioning component of the SF-36 questionnaire.
* Access to a mobile device with minimal requirements to download the study app (300MB).
* An internet connection to access the mobile app functionalities.
* Able to understand English via reading and audio materials.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known or suspected specific spinal (e.g., radiculopathy, fracture) or specific non-spinal non- (e.g., tumour, infection) pathology.
* Less than six months post-spinal surgery.
* Scheduled for major surgery during the program or the follow-up period.
* Known or suspected serious psychiatric condition not being treated by a health professional that would impact adherence to the trial activities.
* Known or suspected sight or hearing problems that would limit access to the intervention components (reading and listening using headphones).
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What it tests
- Pain education and clinical hypnosis delivered via a mobile app
- Guideline-informed factsheet
Neuroscience Research Australia
Randwick, Australia
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.