This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pain education and clinical hypnosis delivered via a mobile app compared to a guideline-informed factsheet for reducing pain and disability in people experiencing chronic low back pain attending general practice.
Experiencing non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP), defined as pain between the 12th rib and the buttock crease.
LBP with or without leg pain (in case of leg pain, LBP is worse than leg pain).
Currently consulting with a general practitioner for their non-specific chronic LBP across Australia.
Mean pain intensity score on the Numeric Rating Scale ≥ 3/10 in the past week.
Known or suspected specific spinal (e.g., radiculopathy, fracture) or specific non-spinal non- (e.g., tumour, infection) pathology.
Less than six months post-spinal surgery.
Scheduled for major surgery during the program or the follow-up period.
Known or suspected serious psychiatric condition not being treated by a health professional that would impact adherence to the trial activities.
Neuroscience Research Australia
Lead sponsor