Implementing evidence based primary care for back pain

IMplementation to improve Patient Care through Targeted treatment for Back pain (IMPaCT Back)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN55174281

Enrollment

1000

Registered

2007-08-02

Start date

2007-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-22

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Conditions

Low back pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Back pain

Interventions

There will be an initial observational phase, to gather data on current clinical practice, care pathways and patient outcomes. Intervention: A novel system of sub-grouping and targeting treatment on

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults consulting their general practitioner for low back pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Indication of "red flags" (potential serious pathology) 2. Unable to give informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Clinical outcome - back pain related disability (Roland-Morris questionnaire) 2. Clinical practice outcome - captured through questionnaires and medical record reviews 3. Service outcome - referral and re-consultation rates Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, two and six months.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Patient individualised goal attainment 2. Pain intensity 3. Global change in condition and general health status 4. Psychological health 5. Quality of Life 6. Utility 7. Healthcare usage 8. Satisfaction with care 9. Employment status 10. Changes in clinical practice 11. Changes in service provision Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, two and six months.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 31, 2026