Clinical trial for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Official title Chronic Low Back Pain and Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07161661
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study wants to find out if adding Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) to normal medical care improves results for people with chronic low back pain.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for people who have chronic low back pain and receive care at a VA facility.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive their usual medical care plus hands-on treatments where a doctor uses stretching and gentle pressure on muscles and joints.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the total duration or the number of visits required.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- 18 years of age and older
- Seeking care for LBP from a participating VA clinic
- Able to follow study protocol
- Willing to be assigned by chance to Usual VA Care or Usual VA Care + OMT
- Individuals with pain primarily in the LBP region lasting \> 3 months and present on at least half the days during the past 6 months
You likely can't join if
- Signs of serious pathology as a cause of LBP
- Underlying systemic or inflammatory conditions
- Neurological diseases
- Pregnancy
- Previous back surgery or spinal fracture within the past year
- Active workers' compensation or litigation for back pain
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 years of age and older
- Seeking care for LBP from a participating VA clinic
- Able to follow study protocol
- Willing to be assigned by chance to Usual VA Care or Usual VA Care + OMT
- Individuals with pain primarily in the LBP region lasting \> 3 months and present on at least half the days during the past 6 months
- Pain rating over the past 7 days equal to or greater than 3/10 as indicated on the Numeric Rating Scale for Pain
- Signs of serious pathology as a cause of LBP
- Underlying systemic or inflammatory conditions
- Neurological diseases
- Pregnancy
- Previous back surgery or spinal fracture within the past year
- Active workers' compensation or litigation for back pain
- Any conditions impeding study protocol implementation or contraindication to OMT
- No PM\&R, OMT, chiropractic, or physical treatment where manual techniques are utilized within last 3mo
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hines, Illinois, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hines, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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