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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: Completed NA study, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
NCT03167736 is a NA study that has completed, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 128 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Baseline score must exceed 2/10 to be included in the study.
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 |
What the finished NCT03167736 record still lists
NCT03167736 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 128 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 (91% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which electric dry needling, manipulation is the first listed.
NCT03167736 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03167736's enrollment target sits among peer trials
128 744th of 2000 higher than 1,252 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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