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Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Treatment
NCT00937365 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study compares three treatments for low back pain that started during pregnancy. The study hypothesizes that exercise, spinal manipulation, and a mind-body technique called neuroemotional technique (NET) equally affect pain intensity and disability associated with pregnancy-related low back pain. The study also hypothesizes that pain intensity and disability levels do not influence maternal heart rate variability (a measure of stress) and intrauterine attachment (a measure of relationship quality). Ten women will additionally provide blood and salivary oxytocin samples during pregnancy and periodically for three months after birth. These women and their babies will also be videotaped playing for 5 minutes at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months postpartum.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Exercise
- PROCEDURE Spinal Manipulation
- PROCEDURE Neuroemotional Technique (NET)
Study Locations (1)
Oregon
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 64 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-04 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00937365
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00937365 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 2, 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 64 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Oregon Health and Science University, which has 665 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 3 interventions — of which Exercise 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: NCT00937365 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Oregon. 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 NCT00937365 about?
NCT00937365 is a clinical study titled "Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Treatment". This study compares three treatments for low back pain that started during pregnancy. The study hypothesizes that exercise, spinal manipulation, and a mind-body technique called neuroemotional technique (NET) equally affect pain intensity and disability associated with pregnancy-related low back pai...
What is the current status of trial NCT00937365?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 64 participants. The study started on 2009-07. Estimated completion is 2012-04.
What conditions does trial NCT00937365 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 NCT00937365?
The interventions under investigation include: Exercise (BEHAVIORAL), Spinal Manipulation (PROCEDURE), Neuroemotional Technique (NET) (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00937365?
This trial is sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University, which has 665 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00937365 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Oregon. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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