A Pilot MRI Study of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain
NCT ID: NCT00562562
Last Updated: 2017-04-21
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
9 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2007-09-30
2008-12-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
SINGLE_GROUP
BASIC_SCIENCE
NONE
Study Groups
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MOT
Treatment will focus on the thoracolumbar junction, L5, the sacrum, and the pubes. Treatment will primarily utilize two techniques, muscle energy and ligamentous-articular release, but will be tailored to the findings of the individual patient.
osteopathic manipulative treatment
Treatment will focus on the thoracolumbar junction, L5, the sacrum, and the pubes. Treatment will primarily utilize two techniques, muscle energy and ligamentous-articular release, but will be tailored to the findings of the individual patient.
Interventions
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osteopathic manipulative treatment
Treatment will focus on the thoracolumbar junction, L5, the sacrum, and the pubes. Treatment will primarily utilize two techniques, muscle energy and ligamentous-articular release, but will be tailored to the findings of the individual patient.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients with LBP with acute symptoms (within last 3 weeks)
* Test positive for lumbar somatic dysfunction
Exclusion Criteria
* Positive findings of frank neurological signs during physical exam
* Any other orthopedic or neurological impairment
* Unsuitable for MRI imaging:
* Cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
* Severe Claustrophobia
* Injured by a metallic object that was not removed
* Cochlear (ear) implants
* Surgery involving a metallic implant (e.g. knee replacement)
* Weight more than 300 lbs/136 kg (weight limit for scanner bed)
18 Years
55 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Osteopathic Heritage Foundations
OTHER
Ohio University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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John N Howell, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Ohio University
Locations
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Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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15148
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: secondary_id
15148
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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