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Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Lower Back Pain

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by University of Florida

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Must not have

Prior surgery to the lumbosacral spine

No neurogenic signs indicating radiculopathy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and 2 weeks and 6 weeks and 12 weeks and 18 weeks and 26 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to study how the thoughts and beliefs of patients with low back pain and their physical therapists can affect the benefits of physical therapy. Patients will receive physical therapy including spinal manipulative therapy, exercise

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals experiencing chronic low back pain. Participants will be receiving physical therapy tailored to their condition, which may include spinal manipulation, exercise, and education. The study focuses on understanding the impact of patients' and therapists' beliefs about back pain treatment.

What is being tested?

The study observes how patients with chronic low back pain respond to various physical therapy treatments provided by their therapists. It also examines the influence of both patient and therapist perspectives on the effectiveness of these treatments.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is an observational study focusing on standard physical therapy practices, side effects may vary based on individual treatments but can include temporary soreness or discomfort from spinal manipulative therapy or exercises.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have had surgery on my lower back.

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I do not have nerve symptoms from spinal nerve root issues.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and 2 weeks and 6 weeks and 12 weeks and 18 weeks and 26 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and 2 weeks and 6 weeks and 12 weeks and 18 weeks and 26 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 2 weeks and 6 weeks and 12 weeks and 18 weeks and 26 weeks for reporting.