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The McKenzie Method Versus Manipulation for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT00939107 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 350

Last updated 2009-11-19

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Summary

Introduction:

The McKenzie method as well as spinal manipulation is commonly used for the treatment of low back pain throughout the western world. Recently, the need for studies testing the effect of treatment strategies to specific diagnostic subgroups of patients has been emphasized. The present study aims to compare the effectiveness of the McKenzie method and chiropractic manipulation, information, and advice for patients with clinical signs of persistent symptoms originating from a diskus in the low back.

Methods:

After clinical screening 350 patients with or without leg pain who presented with centralization of symptoms or signs of disc herniation were randomized to the McKenzie group or the manipulation group. The outcome measures, Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire, 11 point numerical pain scale, 6 point global perceived change scale, and quality of life (Short Form-36) were assessed at baseline, at end of treatment, and at 2 and 12 months follow-up.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

spinal manipulation

Spinal manipulation to the lumbopelvic spine in combination with information about examination findings and advice about back care

PROCEDURE

McKenzie exercises

McKenzie exercises according to the principles of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Danish Rheumatism Association

    collaborator OTHER

  • The Danish Physiotherapy Organization.

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Foundation for Chiropractic Research and Post Graduate Education

    collaborator OTHER

  • The Danish Institute for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Back and Rehabilitation Center, Copenhagen

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Tom Petersen, PT,PhD · Back and Rehabilitation Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-09-30
Primary Completion
2008-11-30
Completion
2008-11-30

Countries

  • Denmark

Study Locations

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