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NCT01168999 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
A Phase 1 study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Florida.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 110
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01168999: Completed Phase 1 study of Low Back Pain, sponsored by University of Florida.
NCT01168999 is a Phase 1 study of Low Back Pain that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01168999, a Phase 1 study of Low Back Pain, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 110 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel placebo for comparison to spinal manipulation is believable and creates similar expectation for treatment effectiveness as the studied spinal manipulation technique. Additionally, we wish to compare outcomes related to low back pain, function, and pain sensitivity between people receiving the placebo, spinal manipulation, and no therapy.
Primary Outcome
Assess whether or not participants receiving the placebo are blinded to the fact they are receiving the placebo as indicated by the percentage of participants in each arm of the study believing they received SMT
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER spinal manipulation
- OTHER sham spinal manipulation
- OTHER Enhanced sham spinal manipulation
Study Locations (1)
Florida
- University of Florida - Gainesville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-01 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
What the finished NCT01168999 record still lists
NCT01168999 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 110 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 503-participant average among 122 other Low Back Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (78% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Low Back Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which spinal manipulation is the first listed.
NCT01168999 reports a single indexed study location in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01168999 about?
NCT01168999 is a clinical study titled "The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Low Back Pain". The purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel placebo for comparison to spinal manipulation is believable and creates similar expectation for treatment effectiveness as the studied spinal manipulation technique. Additionally, we wish to compare outcomes related to low back pain, function...
What is the current status of trial NCT01168999?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 110 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2013-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01168999 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Low Back Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01168999?
The interventions under investigation include: spinal manipulation (OTHER), sham spinal manipulation (OTHER), Enhanced sham spinal manipulation (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01168999?
This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01168999 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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