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The Effect of Lumbopelvic Non-Thrust Spinal Manipulation on Individuals With Low Back Pain

NCT04646018 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2020-11-27

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Summary

The purpose of this experiment is to determine the effects of a non-thrust manipulation procedure on muscle function, spinal mobility, and pain level on those experiencing low back pain (LBP) in a sample of individuals who identify English as their primary language. The rationale for this language criterion is provided in Section 9:F of this application. Muscle function will be measured via the muscle thickness of a deep spinal stabilizing muscle (multifidus, MF) while in both a resting state and during a maximum voluntary contraction (MVC). Spinal mobility will be measured as the active range of motion of both forward and backward trunk bending. Pain level will be a self-report measure recorded during rest and active range of motion.

Hypothesis 1: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will increase the thickness of the sacral multifidus both at rest and during a maximum voluntary contraction

Hypothesis 2: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in greater low back active range of motion.

Hypothesis 3: A non-thrust manipulation procedure will result in a reduction in the participant's self-reported pain levels both at rest and during active range of motion movements.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain

Interventions

OTHER

Lumbar Spine Manipulation

Lumbar non-thrust manipulation is a passive movement that is performed with a rhythm and a grade in a manner in which the patient is able to prevent the technique from being performed.

OTHER

Sham Manipulation

Lumbar non-thrust manipulation without force applied

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alvernia University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Joshua Cleland, PhD · Nova Southeastern University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-05-20
Primary Completion
2020-10-07
Completion
2020-10-07

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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