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NCT02373644 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Sacroiliac Dysfunction

A NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
116
Enrollment target

NCT02373644: Completed NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.

NCT02373644 is a NA study that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 116 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02373644, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
116 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of the research project is to compare the effectiveness of non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling in patients with sacroiliac dysfunction. Physical therapists commonly use both approaches to treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and this study is attempting to determine if one approach is more effective than the other.

Primary Outcome

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Interventions

  • OTHER HVLA Thrust Manipulation and DN
  • OTHER Conventional Physical Therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 116 participants
Start Date 2015-02-21
Est. Completion 2020-01-10
Phase NA

What the finished NCT02373644 record still lists

NCT02373644 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 116 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which HVLA Thrust Manipulation and DN is the first listed.

NCT02373644 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02373644 about?

NCT02373644 is a clinical study titled "Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Sacroiliac Dysfunction". The purpose of the research project is to compare the effectiveness of non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling in patients with sacroiliac dysfunction. Physical therapists commonly use both approaches to treat sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and this study is a...

What is the current status of trial NCT02373644?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 116 participants. The study started on 2015-02-21. Estimated completion is 2020-01-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02373644?

The interventions under investigation include: HVLA Thrust Manipulation and DN (OTHER), Conventional Physical Therapy (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02373644?

This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02373644's enrollment target sits among peer trials

116 808th of 2000 higher than 1,191 of 2,000 other NA trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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