Examining Racial and Socioeconomic Differences in Chronic Low Back Pain

Recruiting

• Conditions: Chronic Pain

• Registration Number: NCT05991440
• Lead Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to gain a better understanding of how people's racial background and socioeconomic status (e.g., income, education, and employment) impact their experiences of chronic low back pain (cLBP).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-31
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-08-07
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-14
• Study Start: 2024-04-22
• Status Verified: 2025-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-09
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-10
• Primary Completion: 2027-12-31
• Study Completion: 2028-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 240

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To elucidate racial group disparities in clinical symptoms among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.	two years	Clinical pain severity will be observed through quantitative sensory testing and self-reported questionnaires and surveys.
To elucidate racial group disparities in psychosocial risk factors, among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.	two years	Psychosocial risk factors that will be observed will be greater increases in depressive symptoms, anxiety, and perceived stress, as well as greater social isolation and loneliness through the use of self-reported questionnaires and surveys.
To elucidate racial group disparities in experimental pain sensitivity among NHBs and NHWs with cLBP.	two years	Quantitative sensory testing equipment and biological markers assayed via blood samples.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Washington University School of Medicine; 🇺🇸 St. Louis, Missouri, United States