Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Have had low back pain for at least 3 months, with pain on most days (at least half the days) over the past 6 months
- Your average pain level over the past week is at least 4 out of 10
- You have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early at least 3 nights per week for 6 months or longer, and this sleep problem causes significant distress or affects your daily life
- You are not currently receiving behavioral treatment for insomnia or meditating regularly
- You have not changed your sleep, pain, or other medications in the past 3 months
- You do not work night shifts or have very irregular sleep schedules
- You have no untreated sleep disorders like sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome
- You have regular internet access and can read and speak English
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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