Chiropractic and pain sensitivity in people with lower back pai

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ow back pain; Low back pain; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001094369
• Lead Sponsor: School of Health Professions, Murdoch University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 31 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

For symptomatic participants: history of LBP in the previous 12 months
For healthy participants: no history of LBP in the previous 12 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Are a current chiropractic student or chiropractor (not relevant for healthy participants)
2. Have had spinal manipulation within the previous 6 days
3. Skin condition at pain sensitivity testing site
4. Any absolute or pertinent relative contraindications to mid or lower back manipulation
5. Have active pinching” of mid or lower back spinal nerves, neurological symptoms, or a neurological condition (e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s syndrome)
6. Have fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain
7. Have an inflammatory joint condition (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis)
8. Have a bleeding disorder or take anticoagulant medication (e.g. warfarin) [does not include low-dose aspirin]
9. Have had pain-relieving medication, more than 2 standard drinks of alcohol, or recreational drugs in the previous 24 hours

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified