The Effect of Lumbopelvic Non-Thrust Spinal Manipulation on Individuals With Low Back Pain
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Low Back Pain
In brief
The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effects of a non-thrust manipulation procedure on muscle function, spinal mobility, and pain level on those experiencing low back pain (LBP) in a sample of individuals who identify English as their primary language. The rationale for this language criterion is provided in Section 9:F of this application. Muscle function will be measured via the muscle thickness of a deep spinal stabilizing muscle (multifidus, MF) while in both a resting state and during a maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Spinal mobility will be measured as the active range of motion of both forward and backward trunk bending. Pain level will be a self-report measure recorded during rest and active range of motion. Hypothesis 1: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will increase the thickness of the sacral multifidus both at rest and during a maximum voluntary contraction Hypothesis 2: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in greater low back active range of motion. Hypothesis 3: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in a reduction in the participant's self-reported pain levels both at rest and during active range of motion movements.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04646018
- Run by
- Alvernia University
- People needed
- 64
- Starts
- 2020-05-20
- Expected to finish
- 2020-10-07
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-11-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Participants are individuals with current complaint of low back pain, defined as pain that is present in the region from just below the rib cage to just below the buttocks.
- Participants will be 18 years of age or older
- Participants must be experiencing an episode of low back pain at the present time that is at any level on a Numerical Pain Rating Scale \& Pain Diagram (NPRS) from 1-10
- Participants must demonstrate the ability to maintain standing and prone postures for several minutes at a time and perform lumbar active range of motion in a standing position
- Participants must report the presence of their low back pain during performance of active forward and/or backward bending in standing
- Participants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in conversational English, that includes speaking, reading, and writing.
You may not qualify if…
- Participants who are currently involved in litigation that is directly related to the participant's current episode of low back pain
- Participants with known or suspected pregnancy
- Participants with confirmed diagnosis of any of the following conditions:
- Central nervous system disorder
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spinal Fracture
- Spondyloarthropathy (i.e., Ankylosing Spondylitis)
- Tumor or infection of the spine
Where it is running
- Alvernia University — Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
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