Dose of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain
- Registration Number
- NCT00376350
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Western States
- Brief Summary
This study will determine the number of visits to a chiropractor for spinal manipulation, light massage, and ultrasound necessary for optimal relief of chronic low back pain. The study will also determine the effectiveness of spinal manipulation.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 400
Inclusion Criteria
- Current episode of low back pain
- mechanical origin
- Threshold low back pain level
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindications to spinal manipulation or massage
- Complicating conditions that could confound clinical outcome
- Prophylactic use of prescription medication
- Health-related litigation, claims, or disability compensation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Modified Von Korff Pain Scale for low back pain baseline 1&2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks Modified Von Korff Disability Scale baseline 1&2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pain days baseline 1&2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks Disability days baseline 1&2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks Low back pain unpleasantness baseline 2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks Fear avoidance beliefs baseline 2, 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks General health status/QoL baseline 2; 12, 24, 39, 52 weeks Patient satisfaction 12 wk Healthcare utilization baseline 2; 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks Objective measures Baseline 2, 6 wk Bias monitoring baseline 1&2; 6, 12, 18, 24, 39, 52 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Western States Chiropractic College
🇺🇸Portland, Oregon, United States
Western States Chiropractic College🇺🇸Portland, Oregon, United States