Actively Recruiting
Chiropractor Delivered Virtual Intervention After Vertebral Fracture (VIVA)
Led by University of Waterloo · Updated on 2025-12-17
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Waterloo
Lead Sponsor
C
Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to determine the feasibility of a virtual rehabilitation program called VIVA, delivered by chiropractors, for individuals who have had osteoporotic vertebral fractures. Vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis can cause long-lasting pain and affect breathing, appetite, digestion, and mobility. The study involves adults over the age of 50 who have experienced a vertebral fracture within the past two years. The goal is to see if people can be recruited, if they like the program, and if they adhere to the exercise plan.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Chiropractor Delivered Virtual Intervention After Vertebral frActure
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over the age of 50 (men or post-menopausal women)
- Have had a vertebral fracture in the past two years
- Willing to participate in twelve (12) virtual rehabilitation sessions for 10 weeks
- Have access to internet and a smart device with a camera and microphone
You will not qualify if you...
- Cauda equina syndrome or spinal cord injury
- Had a traumatic fracture (i.e., car accident)
- An active infection
- Active inflammatory arthritis with a flare up within the past two years
- An inability to follow two-step commands or understand instructions and are without a caregiver to support participation
- Been participating in a similar rehabilitation program for vertebral fractures delivered by a physical therapist, exercise physiologist or kinesiologist and includes exercise
- Any surgeries planned or health problems that might cause their health to change significantly in the next 3 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 to 2 visits depending on technology consultation scheduling
Duration - 8 to 10 weeks depending on group assignment
Participants receive a virtual assessment followed by twelve 1:1 weekly virtual sessions covering pain management, safe movement, exercise, and nutrition. Sessions include education, training, goal setting, and use of tailored print and video resources.
Weekly virtual sessions for 8 weeks plus 1 technology consultation visit 1-2 weeks before baseline
Duration - Up to 10 weeks post intervention
Participants are monitored for retention, adherence to exercise and diet recommendations, pain, quality of life, physical performance, and adverse events after completing the intervention.
Assessments at weeks 10 and 20
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L3G1
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Allison A Legg
L
Lora Giangregorio, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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