Clinical trial for Chronic Pain
Official title Group Medical Visits and Chiropractic Care for Older Adults With Chronic Spine Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06632535
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if it is practical to treat chronic spine pain in older adults using chiropractic care and group visits together.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults over age 65 who have chronic spine pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive chiropractic care and join group medical visits, while researchers collect health and well-being data.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or number of visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- 65+ years of age
- Chronic neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months
- Neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst...
- Oswestry Disability Index score of 10% or greater
- Access to and ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer and broadband internet
You likely can't join if
- Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months (for any spine pain condition)
- Any disability precluding safe exercise practice
- Any prior spinal surgery within previous year
- Persons currently involved in a disability/accident claim
- Currently living in a nursing home and/or enrolled in hospice
- Need for additional diagnostic imaging at the eligibility exam
See the full eligibility criteria
- 65+ years of age
- Chronic neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain at least 5 days a week for at least 3 consecutive months
- Neck, thoracic, and/or low back pain averaged over past week of 3 or more on numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, with 10 described as 'worst pain imaginable'
- Oswestry Disability Index score of 10% or greater
- Access to and ability to use a smartphone, tablet, or computer and broadband internet
- Access to reliable mode of transportation for study visits and chiropractic treatments
- Agreeable to participate in all study procedures
- Fluent in English
- Currently, or having received chiropractic care in past 12 months (for any spine pain condition)
- Any disability precluding safe exercise practice
- Any prior spinal surgery within previous year
- Persons currently involved in a disability/accident claim
- Currently living in a nursing home and/or enrolled in hospice
- Need for additional diagnostic imaging at the eligibility exam
- Signs/symptoms of major systemic illness that may impair the participant's ability to effectively attend intervention sessions, or present risk factors to the care protocol: Participants with signs or symptoms...
- Non-neuromusculoskeletal source: Participants with neck or back pain suspected or confirmed non-neuromusculoskeletal source (e.g., vasculitis, referred pain of cardiopulmonary origin, neoplasm, or infection)
- Inflammatory arthritis: Participants suspected or confirmed diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis or other systemic inflammatory arthritis condition
- Health conditions influencing compliance: Participants with health conditions that lead to difficulty complying with study protocol, such as renal dialysis, untreated psychiatric symptoms, or cognitive impairment
- Vascular risk: Participants at increased risk for adverse cerebrovascular events are ineligible. Examples include a history of stroke, carotid artery dissection, or vertebral artery dissection, and those scheduled for...
- Progressive neurologic deficit evidenced by signs/symptoms such as paralysis, progressive muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, and loss of bladder or bowel function
- Suspected or confirmed myelopathy or radiculopathy
- Space occupying lesions, within or adjacent to the spinal canal, including tumors (benign or malignant)
- Neurological deficit (loss of sensation, motor strength, and/or deep tendon reflexes) present for less than 12 months
- Note: The presence of a cervical disc herniation/protrusion is not exclusionary without signs of neurological deficit.
- Note: Stable neurological deficit (present for more than 12 months without change) is not exclusionary
- Pathological hypermobility: Participants with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of a disorder known to cause spinal joint hypermobility including congenital conditions (Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and...
- Contraindication: Participants with confirmed or suspected contraindication to care not otherwise described (e.g., cervical fracture) are ineligible.
- Recent treatment pain management: defined as procedures such as corticosteroid injection, trigger point injection, and radiofrequency ablation to the cervical or lumbar region within the past 4 weeks and/or scheduled...
- Hearing or visual impairment affecting participation in a virtual program
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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