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A Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Postural Therapies for People With Chronic Lower Back Pain (cLBP)-Gokhale Project
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-01-09
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The study aims to compare the effectiveness of the Gokhale Method posture therapy for low back pain (LBP) management to standard physical therapy (PT) with posture training. The second aim of this study is to evaluate usability and user adherence of the online/digital intervention through the Gokhale Method Foundation Class (online delivery with smartphone App). The investigator hopes to learn: The effectiveness of the Gokhale Method posture therapy for low back pain management, in comparison to the effectiveness of standard physical therapy with posture training. the usability and user adherence of the online/digital intervention through the Gokhale Method Foundation Class (online delivery with smartphone App).
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Randomized Trial for cLBP (Gokhale Project)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18-65 years old (working age population).
- NPRS score 4 or more for lower back.
- RMDQ score 7 and above.
- English speaking population
- Need insurance
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy (as stated by patient)
- With cognitive or communication impairment .
- Patients recommended for surgery
- Participating in other form of intervention.
- Prior history of chronic neurological disorder that impacts mobility (e.g. stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Underwent PT treatment for low back pain in the last 6 months
- Underlying mental disorder/untreated depression or presence of neurologic disorders such as MS, Alzheimers, Parkinsons
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Outpatient Surgery Center/Stanford Spine Clinic
Redwood City, California, United States, 94063
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Ruopeng Sun, PHD
S
Susmita Chatterjee, MS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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