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Perspectives on Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2026-01-12
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
114 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
B
Brooks Rehabilitation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this study is to better understand how the thoughts and beliefs of patients with low back pain and their physical therapist influence how much patients benefit from physical therapy. Participants will receive physical therapy as determined by their physical therapist including spinal manipulative therapy, exercise, and education. Participants with low back pain and their physical therapists will complete forms about their thoughts and beliefs about low back pain and treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Perspectives on Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low Back Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pain between 12th rib and buttocks with or without symptoms into one or both legs, which, in the opinion of the examiner, originate from the lumbar region.
- Meets NIH Task Force criteria for chronic low back pain
- Age between 18 and 70 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Prior surgery to the lumbosacral spine
- Currently pregnant
- Currently receiving spinal manipulative therapy or exercise interventions from another healthcare provider such as a chiropractor or massage therapist
- Presence of neurogenic signs indicating radiculopathy
- Presence of "red flags" of a potentially serious condition (e.g., cauda equina syndrome, fracture, cancer, infection)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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