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An AI-Guided Integrative Psychotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of the UTEP-Based Intervention

An AI-Guided Integrative Psychotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of the UTEP-Based Intervention

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600116120
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-06
Start date
2026-01-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chronic low back pain

Interventions

Control Group:Traditional PT intervention:Offline physical therapy is conducted by qualified physical therapists three times a week, each session lasting 40 minutes, for a total of eight weeks. It inc
Experimental Group:AI-based online psychotherapy combined with rehabilitation therapy based on the "Unconscious Trajectory Exploration Process (UTEP)":The AI-UTEP group received standardized physical

Sponsors

Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged between 18 and 65 2. Diagnosed with chronic low back pain (CLBP), the diagnostic criteria refer to the "Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for Low Back Pain (2022 Edition)" of the Chinese Medical Association. After clinical assessment and necessary imaging examinations, organic causes such as tumors, infections, fractures, and neurological diseases were ruled out 3. The average pain intensity score is greater than or equal to 4, and an 11-point numerical rating Scale (NRS) is used. 4. Be able to communicate fluently in Mandarin 5. Be able to use smart phone devices 6. If assigned to the AI-UTEP group, one must have the time and equipment conditions to participate in online intervention every week 7. Currently, no form of psychotherapy or other intervention measures aimed at pain management have been received 8. Complete the initial online and telephone screening and sign the written informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder or active substance use disorder 2. Patients with severe depression (PHQ-9 score > 24), or those with suicidal ideation (PHQ-9 question 9 score >=2 and a history of previous suicide attempts) 3. Combined with major medical diseases unrelated to CLBP (such as: recent major surgical operations, neurological diseases, etc.) 4. Subjects currently participating in other clinical trials 5. Individuals who, after initial screening by the research team, are deemed unsuitable for participation in this study (e.g., those with significant psychological risks requiring referral to professional psychological service providers)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Scoring on the digital scoring scale;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire;Oswestry Disability Index;Generalized Anxiety Scale -7 score;Patient Health Questionnaire-9;Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactPing Zhou

Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center

1007195904@qq.com+86 139 1771 3491

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026