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Comparison of Extensible and Inextensible Lumbosacral Orthoses for Lower Back Pain
NCT01933399 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study is designed to discern if the use of a lumbosacral orthesis (LSO, also call a back support) improves the short-term outcome of lower back pain. participants will receive standard care (physical therapy, physician treatment), with one group also receiving an extensible LSO, and another group receiving an inextensible LSO. The inextensible LSO has been shown to increase stiffness of the trunk in individuals while wearing it. The hypothesis is that the group wearing the inextensible LSO will have improved outcomes over the other two groups (standard care or standard care plus the extensible LSO).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Standard of Care
- OTHER Inextensible LSO (stiff back support)
- OTHER Extensible LSO, a back support that is flexible
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 98 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01933399
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01933399 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, 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 98 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 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 Standard of Care 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: NCT01933399 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include South Carolina. 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 NCT01933399 about?
NCT01933399 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Extensible and Inextensible Lumbosacral Orthoses for Lower Back Pain". This study is designed to discern if the use of a lumbosacral orthesis (LSO, also call a back support) improves the short-term outcome of lower back pain. participants will receive standard care (physical therapy, physician treatment), with one group also receiving an extensible LSO, and another gro...
What is the current status of trial NCT01933399?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 98 participants. The study started on 2007-09. Estimated completion is 2013-12.
What conditions does trial NCT01933399 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 NCT01933399?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard of Care (OTHER), Inextensible LSO (stiff back support) (OTHER), Extensible LSO, a back support that is flexible (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01933399?
This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01933399 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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