Randomised controlled trial investigates opioid reduction from CFT in chronic low back pain, indicating limited impact.
There is growing evidence that Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) is effective for reducing chronic low back pain and associated disability; however, no previous trials have investigated if CFT is also effective at reducing opioid use. This randomised controlled trial found CFT was not effective in reducing opioid use in people with chronic low back pain, despite it having large effects on pain and activity limitation.
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