- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04494490
Resolving the Burden of Low Back Pain in Military Service Members and Veterans: A Pragmatic Clinical Trial (RESOLVE)
March 28, 2024 updated by: United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego
The RESOLVE trial will provide a pragmatic approach to evaluate whether Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guideline adherence can reduce pain, disability and downstream healthcare utilization for low back pain within the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs healthcare systems.
Study Overview
Status
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Detailed Description
Physical therapy (PT) is frequently used for the management of low back pain (LBP) within the U.S. Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA).
However, variations in PT practice patterns and utilization of ineffective interventions lower the quality and increase the cost of care.
Although, adherence to the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) can improve outcomes and cost effectiveness of LBP care, PT CPG adherence rates remain below 50%.
The RESOLVE trial will evaluate the effectiveness of an active PT CPG implementation strategy using an education/audit/feedback model for reducing pain, disability, medication use and cost of LBP care within the DoD and VA healthcare systems.
The RESOLVE trial will include 3300 to 7260 patients with LBP from five DoD and VA medical facilities, using a stepped-wedge study design.
An education/audit/feedback model will be used to encourage the physical therapists to better adhere to the PT CPG recommendations.
The primary outcomes of disability and pain intensity will be measured with the Oswestry Disability Index and the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale.
Secondary outcomes will include the LBP-related medical resource utilization and biopsychosocial predictors of PT outcomes.
Statistical analyses will be based on intention to treat principles and will use linear mixed models to compare treatment conditions, and examine the interactions between treatment and sub-grouping status.
The RESOLVE trial will provide a pragmatic approach to evaluate whether PT CPG adherence can reduce pain, disability and downstream healthcare utilization for LBP within the DoD and VA healthcare systems.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
4039
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Shawn Farrokhi, PT, PhD
- Phone Number: 619-532-8582
- Email: shawn.farrokhi.civ@health.mil
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Sara Gorczynski, PT, DPT
- Phone Number: 619-532-9704
- Email: sara.r.gorczynski.ctr@health.mil
Study Locations
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California
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San Diego, California, United States, 92134
- Naval Medical Center San Diego
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Receiving physical therapy care for low back pain in an outpatient physical therapy setting
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Other
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Sequential Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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No Intervention: Usual Care Condition
During the usual care condition the therapists will be instructed "to act as usual," that is, to read the guidelines on low back pain if they have read previous published guidelines and not read these guidelines if they have not read any other guidelines.
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Active Comparator: CPG+PIPT Condition
An active Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) implementation strategy will be utilized with an education component in Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT) with peer opinion leaders and a monthly audit/feedback on CPG adherence rates and patient outcomes
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The aim of the active training strategy is to improve the knowledge and skills of physical therapists with regard to evidence-based physical therapy with an emphasis on active treatments and PIPT for the treatment of patients with low back pain and to encourage increased adherence with CPGs.
This Continuing Education (CE) training session will be offered to all therapists regardless of study participation.
During the CE training session, focus will be placed on interventions that have been shown to be effective, such as interactive education and discussion, feedback, and reminders.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Pain Intensity
Time Frame: Every two weeks over course of PT treatment, up to 12 weeks
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Change in Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) score
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Every two weeks over course of PT treatment, up to 12 weeks
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Disability
Time Frame: Every two weeks over course of PT treatment, up to 12 weeks
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Change in Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
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Every two weeks over course of PT treatment, up to 12 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Healthcare Utilization
Time Frame: One year
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Change in frequency of healthcare utilization:The medical resources of interest for this trial will include: 1) referrals to specialists (e.g., orthopedists, spine surgeons, physiatrists) and other health care providers, and 2) tests (e.g., x-rays, MRIs), surgical procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, laminectomy).
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One year
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Healthcare Utilization
Time Frame: One year
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Change in extent of healthcare utilization:The medical resources of interest for this trial will include: 1) referrals to specialists (e.g., orthopedists, spine surgeons, physiatrists) and other health care providers, and 2) tests (e.g., x-rays, MRIs), surgical procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, laminectomy).
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One year
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Analgesic Medication Use
Time Frame: One year
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Change in frequency of analgesic medication use: prescribing patterns for key drug classes commonly used for low back pain management such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (Tylenol), opioid analgesics, skeletal muscle relaxants, antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants and duloxetine), and drugs for neuropathic pain (e.g., gabapentin).
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One year
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Analgesic Medication Use
Time Frame: One year
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Change in extent of analgesic medication use: prescribing patterns for key drug classes commonly used for low back pain management such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (Tylenol), opioid analgesics, skeletal muscle relaxants, antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants and duloxetine), and drugs for neuropathic pain (e.g., gabapentin).
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One year
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
May 1, 2021
Primary Completion (Actual)
September 30, 2023
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 14, 2025
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
July 13, 2020
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 28, 2020
First Posted (Actual)
July 31, 2020
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
March 29, 2024
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
March 28, 2024
Last Verified
March 1, 2024
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- NMCSD.2018.0034
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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