Dose of Spinal Manipulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Low Back Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00376350

Run by

University of Western States

People needed

400

Starts

2007-03-01

Expected to finish

2011-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-08-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Current episode of low back pain
• mechanical origin
• Threshold low back pain level

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Western States Chiropractic College — Portland, Oregon, United States

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