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NCT03167736 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulation vs. Conventional PT for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
A NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 128
- Enrollment target
NCT03167736 is a NA study that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 128 participants.
The verdict
NCT03167736, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 128 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: electric dry needling and thrust manipulation versus impairment-based manual therapy, stretching, strengthening and electrothermal modalities. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat lumbar spinal stenosis. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
Interventions
- OTHER electric dry needling, manipulation
- OTHER conventional physical therapy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 128 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-03-15 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03167736
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03167736 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 128 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which electric dry needling, manipulation is the first listed.
NCT03167736 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03167736 about?
NCT03167736 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulation vs. Conventional PT for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis". The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: electric dry needling and thrust manipulation versus impairment-based manual therapy, stretching, strengthening and electrothermal modalities. Physical therapists commonly use all o...
What is the current status of trial NCT03167736?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 128 participants. The study started on 2017-06-15. Estimated completion is 2020-03-15.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03167736?
The interventions under investigation include: electric dry needling, manipulation (OTHER), conventional physical therapy (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03167736?
This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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