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NCT02312895 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Comparing Dry Needling to Manual Therapy for Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain

A NA study, sponsored by Youngstown State University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
73
Enrollment target

NCT02312895 is a NA study that has completed, run by Youngstown State University. The registered enrollment target is 73 participants.

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The verdict

NCT02312895, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Youngstown State University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
73 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a comparative study to determine if there is a difference in pain reduction and disability between dry needling and manual therapy for patients with low back pain. Subjects will be seen two times per week for 3 weeks (6 visits) and will receive either dry needling or manual mobilizations along with patient education and a home exercise program.

Interventions

  • OTHER Dry needling
  • OTHER Home Exercise Program
  • OTHER Manual therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 73 participants
Start Date 2014-12
Est. Completion 2018-08
Phase NA

Sponsor

Youngstown State University

19 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02312895

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02312895 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 73 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Youngstown State University, which has 19 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Dry needling is the first listed.

NCT02312895 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02312895 about?

NCT02312895 is a clinical study titled "Comparing Dry Needling to Manual Therapy for Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain". This is a comparative study to determine if there is a difference in pain reduction and disability between dry needling and manual therapy for patients with low back pain. Subjects will be seen two times per week for 3 weeks (6 visits) and will receive either dry needling or manual mobilizations alo...

What is the current status of trial NCT02312895?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 73 participants. The study started on 2014-12. Estimated completion is 2018-08.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02312895?

The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (OTHER), Home Exercise Program (OTHER), Manual therapy (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02312895?

This trial is sponsored by Youngstown State University, which has 19 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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