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Background and study aims Low back pain is one of the most common and costly problems seen by general practitioners (GP). The aim of this study is to develop and test an interactive internet intervention specifically designed for patients having low back pain consulting their GP. Financial pressures on the NHS restrict access to face-to-face physiotherapy. An internet intervention may provide a unique and efficient means for offering education and advice for the self-management of low back pain. Patient feedback is used to inform amendments to the structure and content (phase 1). The acceptability of the intervention and the feasibility of this study are then assessed (phase 2). Who can participate? Adult patients experiencing low back pain and who have access to the internet What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated to one of three groups. The first group receives the internet intervention with telephone physiotherapist support, the second group receives the internet intervention without support, and the third group receives usual care from their GP. All patients are followed up after 3 months. Factors including recruitment rates, the extent of patient interaction with the intervention and patient dropout are assessed. Interviews are conducted with GPs, patients completing the intervention, and physiotherapists giving the telephone support. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Using the internet allows patients immediate access to tailored information in their own homes. The multidisciplinary team of general practitioners and specialists works collaboratively with patients to develop and amend existing high quality educational materials, making them suitable for delivery in an interactive internet format. There are no risks associated with participation in the study. Where is the study run from? The study is run from various GP surgeries around Hampshire and Wiltshire ares of the UK. When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? January 2015 to December 2015 Who is funding the study? National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (UK) Who is the main contact? Dr Adam Geraghty [email protected]

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• Topic: Primary Care Research Network for England; Subtopic: Not Assigned; Disease: All Diseases

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