Validation of the STarT Back Screening Tool in the Military

Last updated: May 27, 2022
Sponsor: Brooke Army Medical Center
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Lower Back Pain

Radiculopathy

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03127826
C.2016.047d
  • Ages 18-50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This is a trial to validate the use of the STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) in the Military Health System for patients with low back pain presenting to primary care.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Males and females who are between the ages of 18-50 years old
  2. Primary complaint of LBP for any duration, with or without associated radiculopathy
  3. Can speak and understand English
  4. Be willing and able to give full, informed written consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Red Flags: Any potentially serious or systemic disorders (e.g., cauda equinacompression, inflammatory arthritis, compression fracture, malignancy, infection,severe neurological progression), serious illness or comorbidity
  2. Spinal surgery in the past 24 months
  3. Current pregnancy (or within the last 6 months)
  4. Already receiving treatment (other than primary care) for this episode of LBP
  5. Inability to attend regular treatment sessions
  6. Pending litigation or a medical evaluation board

Study Design

Total Participants: 290
Study Start date:
April 07, 2017
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2021

Study Description

Subjects with low back pain presenting to primary care will be enrolled in a study that aims to evaluate the utility of the SBST for providing risk-stratified care. The concept of this approach revolves around matching treatment to patients based on their risk for developing chronic disability from back pain. Those at low risk receive less treatment, and those at high risk need more specialized treatment, that includes psychosocially-focused and cognitive considerations. This approach will be compared to usual care, where general practitioners carry out the course of action they think best for each patient, without any other guidance. Patients will be followed for 1 year.

Connect with a study center

  • Brooke Army Medical Center

    San Antonio, Texas 78219
    United States

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