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Osteopathic Health Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain (OSTEOPATHIC) Trial
NCT00315120 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (a type of spinal manipulative therapy used by osteopathic physicians) and ultrasound physical therapy are effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE A. Active OMT and active UST
- PROCEDURE B. Sham OMT and active UST
- PROCEDURE C. Active OMT and sham UST
- PROCEDURE D. Sham OMT and sham UST
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- The Osteopathic Research Center — Fort Worth
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 455 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00315120
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00315120 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 455 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of North Texas Health Science Center, which has 5 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which A. Active OMT and active UST is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00315120 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Texas. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00315120 about?
NCT00315120 is a clinical study titled "Osteopathic Health Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain (OSTEOPATHIC) Trial". The purpose of this study is to determine whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (a type of spinal manipulative therapy used by osteopathic physicians) and ultrasound physical therapy are effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain.
What is the current status of trial NCT00315120?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 455 participants. The study started on 2006-08. Estimated completion is 2011-01.
What conditions does trial NCT00315120 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00315120?
The interventions under investigation include: A. Active OMT and active UST (PROCEDURE), B. Sham OMT and active UST (PROCEDURE), C. Active OMT and sham UST (PROCEDURE), D. Sham OMT and sham UST (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00315120?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Texas Health Science Center, which has 5 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00315120 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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