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Observational Study for Chronic Lower Back Pain

This study is looking for 100 adults, aged 18-65, with chronic lower back pain (pain lasting a long time) to compare two ways of managing it. You might be eligible if your pain and disability scores are above a certain level and you speak English. The study will compare the Gokhale Method posture therapy, which uses a wearable sensor called the Gokhale PostureTracker and a smartphone app, to standard physical therapy with posture training. Researchers want to see how well each method reduces pain and improves your daily function, and how easy the online Gokhale Method is to use.

Study design
This is an observational study with 100 participants. You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Gokhale Method or standard physical therapy.
What's involved
If you are in the Gokhale Method group, you will receive 18 coaching sessions over 6-12 weeks, delivered online. You will also complete questionnaires about your pain and function at the beginning and after 6-12 weeks.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your pain and function will be measured at 6-12 weeks after starting the intervention.

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NCT05657964

Randomized Trial for cLBP (Gokhale Project)

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18–65Observational
Stanford University
~100 participants
Updated 2026-01-09 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Gokhale sensor

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
NPRs ( national pain score)
Measured over 6-12 weeks
+2 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Lower Back Pain Chronic

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
California1

Study leadership

  • Matthew Smuck, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Stanford PM&R Orthopedic surgery

Who to contact

Ruopeng Sun, PHD
[email protected]
6507217600
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

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

What this trial measures

  • NPRs ( national pain score)6-12 weeks

    Average pain score related to lower back

  • PROMIS-29 questionnaire6-12 weeks

    Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System

  • RMDQ questionnaire6-12 weeks

    Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire