Validation of the STarT Back Screening Tool in the Military

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Conditions studied: Low Back Pain, Lumbago, Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disorder

In brief

This is a trial to validate the use of the STarT Back Screening Tool (SBST) in the Military Health System for patients with low back pain presenting to primary care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03127826

Run by

Brooke Army Medical Center

People needed

290

Starts

2017-04-07

Expected to finish

2021-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males and females who are between the ages of 18-50 years old
• Primary complaint of LBP for any duration, with or without associated radiculopathy
• Can speak and understand English
• Be willing and able to give full, informed written consent

You may not qualify if…

• Red Flags: Any potentially serious or systemic disorders (e.g., cauda equina compression, inflammatory arthritis, compression fracture, malignancy, infection, severe neurological progression), serious illness or comorbidity
• Spinal surgery in the past 24 months
• Current pregnancy (or within the last 6 months)
• Already receiving treatment (other than primary care) for this episode of LBP
• Inability to attend regular treatment sessions
• Pending litigation or a medical evaluation board

Where it is running

• Brooke Army Medical Center — San Antonio, Texas, United States

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