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The Effect of AposTherapy on Pain and Function in a Non Specific Low Back Pain
NCT03167671 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
AposTherapy is a home based exercise program utilizing footwear that causes exercise with normal activity that may significantly improve function in patients with back pain since patients with back pain have altered mechanics of motion contributing or due to the presence of the conditions. Capitalizing on the reported excellent adherence and clinical benefit of ApostTherapy in patients with significant knee and back pain, we propose to evaluate this as a conservative treatment that may supplant/supplement traditional pain medications and physical therapy in an at-risk urban inner city population.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE AposTherapy
- OTHER Traditional Physical Therapy
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Montefiore Medical Center — The Bronx
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 164 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-01-28 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03167671
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03167671 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 164 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Montefiore Medical Center, which has 280 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 2 interventions — of which AposTherapy 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: NCT03167671 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. 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 NCT03167671 about?
NCT03167671 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of AposTherapy on Pain and Function in a Non Specific Low Back Pain". AposTherapy is a home based exercise program utilizing footwear that causes exercise with normal activity that may significantly improve function in patients with back pain since patients with back pain have altered mechanics of motion contributing or due to the presence of the conditions. Capitaliz...
What is the current status of trial NCT03167671?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 164 participants. The study started on 2017-08-15. Estimated completion is 2023-01-28.
What conditions does trial NCT03167671 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 NCT03167671?
The interventions under investigation include: AposTherapy (DEVICE), Traditional Physical Therapy (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03167671?
This trial is sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, which has 280 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03167671 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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