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N/ACompleted· 107 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Manual Manipulation +2 moreprocedure
Likely dose
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A Comparison of Chiropractic Manipulation Methods and Standard Medical Care for Low Back Pain

University of Pittsburgh·interventional·Posted Sep 29, 2010·Updated Jan 30, 2017

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Manual Manipulation, Mechanically-assisted manipulation, and 1 other intervention for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 107 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The investigators will be comparing the effectiveness of two types of chiropractic manipulation and standard medical care for patients with a recent onset of low back pain. The two types of chiropractic treatments being compared will be hands-on (manual) manipulation and mechanical-assisted (Activator) manipulation. The standard medical care will consist of a medical examination and prescription for over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsLow Back Pain
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedSep 29, 2010
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2010
Primary CompletionMar 1, 2013
Study CompletionOct 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 15.8 years ago

Interventions

Manual Manipulationprocedure

Doctor of chiropractic will apply manual high-velocity low-amplitude thrust to lumbar spine of research participants.

Mechanically-assisted manipulationdevice

Doctor of chiropractic will use the Activator Instrument to apply a mechanically-assisted thrust to the lumbar spine of research participants.

Standard Medical Careother

Patients will receive an examination with a physician who is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Treatment will consist of medical monitoring of the patient's condition over 4 weeks (baseline and 2 follow up exams) and a prescription for over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications if indicated.